Slow-Cooker Chili
A hearty and flavorful slow-cooker chili made with ground meat, beans, and tomatoes, perfect for feeding a crowd and customizable to suit various tastes.
Ingredients
Meat and Beans
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
Vegetables
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Spices and Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef or turkey. Cook until fully browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Transfer the browned meat to your slow cooker.
- Add the kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, chopped bell pepper, and minced garlic to the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle in the chili powder and cumin, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cooking
- Stir the ingredients gently in the slow cooker to combine.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Serving
- Serve the chili in a bowl, adding toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, or jalapeño slices as desired.
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Notes
For added flavor, consider sautéing the vegetables before adding them to the slow cooker. You can also mix different types of ground meat or beans for variation.