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Hearty Slow Cooker Chili

A close-up of a bowl of rich, hearty slow cooker chili topped with shredded cheddar cheese and kidney beans.
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This easy slow cooker chili recipe is perfect for a crowd or meal prep. It’s a hearty, flavorful, and satisfying meal that requires minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped onions, crackers

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  3. Transfer the beef mixture to your slow cooker.
  4. Add the kidney beans, pinto beans, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chopped green chilies, and beef broth to the slow cooker.
  5. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chili is heated through and the flavors have melded.
  7. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • This chili is great for meal prep. Portion it into individual containers for easy lunches throughout the week.
  • For a spicier chili, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeño pepper.
  • This recipe makes a large batch, perfect for feeding a crowd or for game day.
  • Consider this a great option for make-ahead game day chili.

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