Description
A hearty and flavorful slow cooker chili perfect for chilly days.
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
- 0 cup Chili Powder
- 1 tablespoon Ground Cumin
- 2 teaspoons Ground Coriander
- 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 0 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
- 0 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 the vegetables are 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. Continue to 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 to the pan. Cook, breaking it up with a spatula, for about 3-4 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
- Once the beef is browned, carefully transfer all the contents from the pan into your slow cooker.
- Stir in 1 can of red kidney beans, 1 can of pinto beans, 28 ounces of diced tomatoes along with their juice, and 28 ounces of tomato puree. Add ½ teaspoon of salt and mix everything thoroughly.
- Cover your slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
Notes
- Substitute vegetable oil with olive oil for a healthier option.
- Use shallots for a milder taste instead of onions.
- Omit ground coriander if unavailable.
- Adjust cayenne pepper and chili powder according to your preferred spice level.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be a leaner alternative to ground beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg