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Slow Cooker Chili: Thick and Savory

Easy Slow Cooker Chili: Thick and Savory Comfort Delight

Experience the best of cozy comfort food with this Slow Cooker Chili: Thick and Savory, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat & Vegetables
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef Using 93% lean helps reduce fat.
  • 1 lb Beef Chuck Cut into ½-inch cubes.
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Can be substituted with vegetable oil.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Diced.
  • 2 medium Bell Peppers One red and one green, diced.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 Jalapeño Seeded and minced.
For the Beans & Sauce
  • 1 can Dark Red Kidney Beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed.
  • 1 can Pinto Beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed.
  • 1 can Crushed Tomatoes 28 oz.
  • 1 can Tomato Paste 6 oz.
For the Spices
  • 3 tbsp Chili Powder Opt for salt-free blends if preferred.
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper Feel free to leave it out.
  • 1 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Choose a high-quality brand.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • cast iron skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add ground beef and beef chuck, cooking for 8-10 minutes until browned.
  2. Add onion and bell peppers to skillet, sauté for 5-6 minutes until onions are translucent.
  3. Stir in garlic and jalapeño. Sauté for one minute, then transfer mixture to the slow cooker.
  4. In the slow cooker, add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cocoa powder. Stir to combine.
  5. Gently fold in kidney beans and pinto beans.
  6. Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 6 hours.
  7. About 30 minutes before serving, mash 1 cup of the beans and stir back into the chili.
  8. Cook on High for the last 30 minutes, then check consistency before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

Serve with warm tortillas or creamy sour cream for an extra touch of comfort.

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