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Crockpot Chili Recipe

Crockpot Chili Recipe
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A hearty and flavorful Crockpot Chili recipe made with ground beef, beans, and a blend of spices, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs ground beef (or ground turkey)
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles (optional)
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste, for heat)
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, cornbread

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease. Transfer the browned beef to a 6-quart (or larger) slow cooker.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with a little residual grease (or a tiny bit of oil) and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  3. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, black beans, diced green chiles (if using), chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), beef broth, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker.
  4. Stir all ingredients well to combine.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, or until the chili is rich and flavors are well blended.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. If the chili is too thin, you can uncover it for the last hour of cooking on high to allow some liquid to evaporate, or mash some of the beans against the side of the pot to thicken it.
  7. Serve hot with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, and a side of cornbread.

Notes

  • For a spicier chili, increase the amount of cayenne pepper.
  • If you don’t have beef broth, chicken or vegetable broth can be substituted.
  • This chili can be made ahead of time and reheated. The flavors often deepen overnight.

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Find it online: https://www.masterthecook.com/crockpot-chili-recipe/