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Easy Crock Pot Chili


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  • Author: Melissa Riker
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 bowls 1x

Description

Easy Crock Pot Chili is the perfect no-fuss meal, combining hearty ground beef, beans, and zesty spices for a comforting dish everyone will love. Just toss the ingredients into your slow cooker, and let it simmer to perfection—ideal for busy weeknights or cozy weekends!


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 14-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 15-ounce can tomato sauce


Instructions

  1. n a large skillet, sauté the ground beef with salt and pepper over medium-high heat. When the meat is almost completely browned, add the diced green bell pepper, onion, and garlic, cooking until the meat is fully cooked and the vegetables soften.
  2. Transfer the browned meat mixture into your crock pot. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, ground chipotle, and cayenne pepper.
  3. Pour the Worcestershire sauce, kidney beans, diced tomatoes (with their juice), and tomato sauce. Stir everything together to combine.
  4. Set your crock pot on low and cook for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours. 
  5. Scoop the chili into bowls and add your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced jalapeños, or fresh cilantro.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: slow cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 273
  • Sugar: 10.1 g
  • Sodium: 1080.6 mg
  • Fat: 4.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35.1 g
  • Fiber: 9.5 g
  • Protein: 25.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 45.2 mg
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