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Slow Cooker Chili
This slow cooker chili is a blend of beef, beans, tomatoes and spices, all simmered together in the crock pot for a rich and hearty dish. Crock pot chili is perfect for parties and any occasion where you need to feed a crowd!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 304 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 pounds ground beef I use 90% lean
- 1 onion finely diced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes do not drain
- 3 8 ounce cans tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt divided use
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 15 ounce cans dark red kidney beans drained and rinsed
- cheese, sour cream and green onions for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the beef and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until beef is browned and cooked through.
- Place the ground beef in the slow cooker along with the onion, garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cocoa powder, sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Stir to combine, then cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours. Add the beans and cook for an additional 20 minutes until beans are warmed through. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
304kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
98mg
(33%)
Sodium
841mg
(35%)
Potassium
607mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1125IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
1.6mg
(2%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
4.6mg
(26%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 841mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 607mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1125IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 4.6mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.