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Slow Cooker Beef Chili

Diana
Warm up with a bowl of flavorful slow cooker chili. Made with ground beef, beans, and a blend of spices, it's the perfect dish for a game-day gathering.
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Servings 12 servings
Calories 493
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Course Chili
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 pounds ground beef, preferably 80 or 85 percent
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 2 cups onion, chopped
  • 2 cans pinto beans, 15-oz each, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cans tomatoes, diced, 14.5-oz each
  • 2 cans green chilies, 4-oz each chopped
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup beef broth , or water
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal

Instructions

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up into small chunks, for 8 to 10 minutes or until no longer pink. You might have to cook the meat in 2 batches.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
  • Add the onions to the same pan and sautè for 3 to 4 minutes, until translucent and aromatic. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Transfer the onion and garlic to the slow cooker.
  • Add the chile peppers, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, broth, and cornmeal to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook the chili on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. Check about halfway through the cooking time and add more water or broth if needed.
  • Serve with cornbread.

Nutrition

Calories: 493kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 27gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 581mgPotassium: 560mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1466IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 4mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

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