Description
A hearty and flavorful slow cooker chili made with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and a blend of spices. Perfect for an easy, comforting meal.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
Drain excess fat from the skillet and transfer the cooked beef, onion, and garlic mixture to the slow cooker.
Add kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth to the slow cooker.
Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes until well combined.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, stirring occasionally if possible.
After cooking, taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours