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Slow Cooker Beef Chili

A hearty, comforting slow cooker beef chili that's perfect for chilly evenings or game days. Bursting with flavor and easy to prepare, this dish is a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 lbs ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 28 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cans 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed Feel free to use canned beans of your choice.
Spices
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • to taste salt and pepper
For serving
  • 1 loaf Cornbread For serving with the chili.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
  2. In your slow cooker, combine the browned beef with diced onion, bell pepper, garlic, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Stir all ingredients together until fully combined.
Cooking
  1. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until vegetables are tender and flavors meld together.
Serving
  1. Serve hot with warm cornbread and your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, diced avocados, or sour cream.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for up to three months. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of broth if necessary.