Slow Cooker Beef Chili Recipe: Easy, Hearty, and Flavorful Delight
This Slow Cooker Beef Chili Recipe is an easy, hearty dish that’s full of flavor, perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cans (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, then drain the excess fat.
- In the slow cooker, combine the cooked beef with onions, garlic, tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and beef broth.
- Stir in the chopped bell pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until heated through and flavors are blended.
- Serve with your favorite toppings like cheese or sour cream.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro for added freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 10 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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