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Crockpot Chili

Crockpot Chili: Your Cozy Comfort Food Adventure Awaits

This Crockpot Chili is a rich, hearty, and customizable comfort food perfect for family gatherings or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chili Base
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey for a lighter option
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 can Kidney Beans drained
  • 1 can Black Beans drained
  • 1 can Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Beef Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian chili
  • 2 tbsp Chili Powder adjust based on spice tolerance
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper or white pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Oregano or Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar optional
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese for garnishing
  • 1 cup Sour Cream for serving
  • 2 tbsp Green Onions sliced for garnishing

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic for 5-7 minutes.
  2. Transfer the beef mixture to the slow cooker, scraping the skillet to include all bits.
  3. Add drained kidney and black beans, crushed tomatoes, and diced tomatoes to the slow cooker.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and beef broth, mixing thoroughly.
  5. Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  7. After cooking, stir and adjust consistency with broth or water as needed.
  8. Ladle into bowls and top with shredded cheese, sour cream, or green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Chili can be customized with different proteins and spice levels. Great for meal prep and freezing well for later enjoyment.

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