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Description
This easy slow cooker chili recipe delivers a hearty and flavorful meal with minimal effort. Simply combine ingredients and let your slow cooker do the work.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, crackers
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add ground beef or turkey to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess grease.
- Transfer the cooked meat and onion mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, pinto beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies.
- Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the meat and add an extra can of beans or plant-based ground crumbles.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.
- This chili freezes well for future meals.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 3-8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg