Description
Slow Cooker Chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for lazy days when you crave something hearty and satisfying. This easy recipe combines lean ground beef, black beans, diced tomatoes, and a mix of spices, simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. With minimal prep time, you can kick back and enjoy the tantalizing aroma wafting through your home while the flavors meld together.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes; drain excess fat.
- Chop the onion and bell peppers while the beef cooks.
- In your slow cooker, combine the browned beef, black beans, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, and bell peppers.
- Add minced garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper; stir well to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Serve hot with optional toppings such as shredded cheese or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg