Slow Cooker Beef Chili
A hearty, hands-off chili made with ground beef, kidney beans, and a warm blend of chili spices that simmers all day into a rich, thick pot of comfort.
Why You'll Love This
- Hands-off slow cooker convenience
- Thick, hearty, and deeply spiced
- Great for meal prep and freezes well
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbground beef (85% lean)
- 1large onion, diced
- 1red bell pepper, diced
- 4 clovesgarlic, minced
- 3 tablespoonschili powder
- 1 tablespoonground cumin
- 1 teaspoonsmoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspooncayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 (28 oz)cans crushed tomatoes
- 2 (15 oz)cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cupbeef broth
- 2 teaspoonskosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1bay leaf
Nutrition (estimated per serving)
Nutrition information is an estimate calculated from the ingredients listed and will vary based on the specific products used. It is not a substitute for advice from a nutrition professional.
Method
- Heat a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef, breaking it into crumbles with a spatula, for 6 to 8 minutes until no longer pink and internal temperature reaches 160F.
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