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Rick’s Slow Cooker Chili

bowl of slow cooker chili with cornbread

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef (85 percent)
  • 2 15-ounce cans kidney beans, drained
  • 2 14.5-ounce cans whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 4 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
  • 1 6-ounce can pitted black olives, drained
  • 1/2 cup water or broth
  • Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, for garnish, optional

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the ground beef and onion and cook, stirring, for 8 to 10 minutes or until the beef is no longer pink. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  2. Add all remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and give them a stir to combine.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
  4. Serve with shredded cheese if desired. slow cooker chili