Description
A hearty and flavorful slow cooker chili that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 2 medium Onions, chopped finely
- 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, cut into ½ inch cubes
- 6 cloves Garlic, minced
- ¼ cup Chili Powder
- 1 tablespoon Ground Cumin
- 2 teaspoons Ground Coriander
- 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 2 pounds 85% Lean Ground Beef
- 1 can (15 ounces) Red Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) Pinto Beans, drained and rinsed
- 28 ounces Diced Tomatoes with Juice
- 28 ounces Tomato Puree
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add 2 finely chopped onions, 1 diced red bell pepper, and 6 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for about 10 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in ¼ cup of chili powder, 1 tablespoon of ground cumin, 2 teaspoons of ground coriander, 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon of oregano, and ½ teaspoon of cayenne. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes until the spices become aromatic.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add 2 pounds of 85% lean ground beef. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until browned and no longer pink, breaking it up with a spatula.
- Carefully transfer all ingredients from the pan to your slow cooker, scraping any browned bits from the pan.
- Stir in 1 can of red kidney beans, 1 can of pinto beans, 28 ounces of diced tomatoes, and 28 ounces of tomato puree. Add ½ teaspoon of salt. Mix thoroughly.
- Cover your slow cooker and cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until thickened and flavorful.
Notes
- Substitute vegetable oil with olive oil for a healthier option.
- Use shallots instead of onions for a milder taste.
- Green bell peppers can be used instead of red for a different flavor profile.
- In a pinch, garlic powder can be used (1 teaspoon for 6 cloves).
- Adjust chili powder quantity for preferred spice level.
- Coriander can be a mild substitute for ground cumin.
- Omit ground coriander if unavailable.
- Use less red pepper flakes for a milder chili.
- Marjoram can be used instead of oregano.
- Adjust cayenne pepper for spice preference; paprika can substitute for mildness.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be a leaner alternative to 85% lean ground beef.
- Black beans can substitute red kidney beans; other beans like cannellini can be used instead of pinto beans.
- Use fresh tomatoes with juice as an alternative for diced tomatoes.
- Tomato sauce may work in place of puree.
- Adjust salt according to taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-9 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg