Slow Cooker Chili
This hearty slow cooker chili features a blend of lean ground beef, savory spices, and a mix of beans and tomatoes, making it a perfect comfort food for any occasion. Quick to prepare and even better with a little time in the slow cooker, this dish is sure to satisfy.
Equipment
- slow cooker
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 lb lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7)
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 15 oz black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 30 oz kidney beans (two 15 oz cans, drained and rinsed)
- 30 oz diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 10 oz diced tomatoes and green chilis (with juice)
- 30 oz tomato sauce
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, until the fat is released, which should take about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, around 4-5 minutes. Incorporate the minced garlic along with the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper; stir for another 30 seconds until the aroma is released.
- Transfer this mixture into a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Next, combine the rinsed black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes along with their juices, tomatoes with green chilis, and the tomato sauce into the slow cooker. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours. Taste before serving and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot and enjoy your meal!