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Slow Cooker Chili

5 from 6 votes

This easy Slow Cooker Chili recipe is rich, comforting, and perfectly spiced. High in protein and fiber, it’s a cozy, hands-off dinner your whole family will love.

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 4

Total Time: 4 20

Yield: 6 servings

Course: Dinner, main dish, Meal Prep

Cuisine: American

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef ((90/10 or 93/7))
½ medium onion (diced)
1 medium red bell pepper (seeded and chopped)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon black pepper
15 ounce can black beans (drained and rinsed)
15 ounce can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
15 ounce can petite diced tomatoes (with their juice)
10 ounce can Rotel or mild diced tomatoes with green chilies (drained)
8 ounce can tomato sauce
Optional toppings: chopped red onions or green onions (cilantro leaves, sour cream, cheddar, avocado)

Instructions

Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat 4-5 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula.
Add onion, bell pepper and garlic to the skillet and sauté until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add the seasonings (chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper). Cook 30 more seconds, stirring then transfer to a 6 or 7 quart slow cooker.
Add remaining ingredients into the crockpot: rinsed and drained black and red beans, diced tomatoes with their juice, Rotel with juices and a can of tomato sauce. Stir to combine and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 7-8 hours.
Adjust seasoning to taste, as desired.
Ladle it into bowls and top with a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and fresh chopped cilantro, scallions or red onion, if desired.

Video

Notes

Eat with chips, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1⅓ cups, Calories: 329.5kcal, Carbohydrates: 39g, Protein: 28g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 2.5g, Cholesterol: 47.5mg, Sodium: 1171mg, Fiber: 10.5g, Sugar: 9g

- WW Points: 0

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