Slow Cooker Beef Chili (Printable Version)
Soft beef and sweet bell peppers cooked low and slow with spices for a rich, satisfying taste.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Meat
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454 g 80% lean ground beef
→ Vegetables
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 big yellow onion, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
→ Canned Goods
06 -
1 can (425 g) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
07 -
2 cans (398 ml each) diced tomatoes
→ Spices
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tbsp ground cumin
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2 tbsp chili powder
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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½ tsp cayenne pepper
# Detailed Preparation Steps:
01 -
Use the same pan to soften onion first. Toss in the garlic and peppers next. Cook till you smell the garlic. Then, put everything into the slow cooker.
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Cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until there's no pink left. Drain the fat and transfer it to the slow cooker.
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Throw in the kidney beans and diced tomatoes. Sprinkle all the spices on top. Stir well so the flavors mix.
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Put the lid on and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 until thick and full of flavor.
# Helpful Tips:
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Want it spicier? Add more cayenne or throw in some red pepper flakes. Cheese, sour cream or green onions make great toppings.
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You can easily double or triple this for a bigger crowd.