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slow cooker chili

A hearty and flavorful slow cooker chili packed with beans, ground beef, and spices, perfect for an easy and comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
  3. Transfer the cooked beef, onions, and garlic into the slow cooker.
  4. Add kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  6. Stir the chili before serving. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

For extra richness, top your chili with shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions before serving.