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Slow Cooker Beef Chili
A rich tomato based sauce full of smoky flavor with tender beef and a hearty mix of beans. Tastes even better the next day!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 672 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 kg lean ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tsp seven spices or allspice
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 2 cans diced tomatoes 400 grams each
- 2 cans tomato sauce 400 g each
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoon chili powder *see note to make your own
- 2 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar, white or brown will do
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cans Kidney Beans 400 grams each
- 1 can black beans
- shredded cheese, sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet, then add onions and sauté for around 3 minutes or until soft. Add garlics and sauté another 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef and cook until beef has browned, mashing it with a spoon to break apart the clumps of beef while it cooks. Add the cinnamon, seven spices, salt and pepper. Drain the fat.
- Pour browned beef into slow cooker, add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cocoa powder, sugar, coriander. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover lid and cook on low heat for 5-6 hours.
- Once the chili has thickened and is ready, stir in the drained cans of beans and leave to cook 15-20 minutes longer. Serve with desired toppings, and alongside rice, quinoa, cornbread or on top of baked sweet potatoes!
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Notes
- To make your own chili powder, mix together 2 tablespoons of paprika, 2 teaspoons oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, 3/4 teaspoons onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Above recipe is from www.allrecipes.com
Nutrition Information
Calories
672kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
113mg
(38%)
Sodium
255mg
(11%)
Potassium
1917mg
(55%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1027IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
179mg
(18%)
Iron
10mg
(56%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 672
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 672kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 255mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 1917mg | 41% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1027IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 179mg | 18% |
| Iron | 10mg | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.