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Slow Cooker Chili

Slow Cooker Chili simmered low and slow for 4 hours! A quick and easy make ahead meal that makes tons of leftovers!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 28 ounce cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp chili powder, less if you don't want it as spicy
  • 1 1/2 tbsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp chipotle chili powder, less if you don't want it as spicy, you can substitute chilies in adobo sauce as well
  • 15 ounce dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounce black beans, drained and rinsed
  • salt and pepper, to taste

For serving

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet with olive oil.
    Add in ground beef and onion. Cook until meat is browned and no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
  • Add the ground beef and onion mixture to a slow cooker.
    Add in the rest of the ingredients except the beans.
  • Cook the chili on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. 30 minutes before serving add in the beans.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    Serve immediately with your favorite toppings!

Notes

Original recipe from chefsavvy.com. Please do not publish my recipe or pictures without linking back to the original post. Thank you!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 33gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 149mgPotassium: 645mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 820IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 5.4mg