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Easy Slow Cooker Chili Recipe

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This easy slow cooker chili recipe combines lean ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and a blend of spices for a rich and hearty dish. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this chili is simple to make and full of flavor, ideal for meal prep or feeding a crowd.

Ingredients

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  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 3 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 (15 oz) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • Shredded cheddar cheese, for serving

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
  • Transfer the beef to a slow cooker. Add the chopped onion, garlic, diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato sauce, and beef broth.
  • Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, cocoa powder, sugar, coriander, salt, and pepper.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • Add the kidney beans in the last hour of cooking.
  • Serve hot, topped with shredded cheddar cheese.

Notes

  • Adjust the chili powder to your spice preference.
  • For a thicker chili, reduce the beef broth or cook uncovered in the last hour.

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