Slow Cooker Chili
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5
Slow Cooker Chili
Description
This Slow Cooker Chili combines browned ground beef seasoned with salt and pepper with finely diced onion and garlic, cooked briefly before transferring to a slow cooker. Canned diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, and a carefully balanced mix of chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper create a complex, rich base. Slow cooking on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours blends these flavors deeply. Kidney beans are added for the last 20 minutes to warm through without breaking down, contributing texture and heartiness.
The chili yields a thick sauce with smoky, mildly spicy notes and a hint of cocoa-driven richness. It is typically served hot with optional accompaniments like cheese, sour cream, and sliced green onions to add creaminess and freshness. It is a filling choice for casual meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 pounds ground beef I use 90% lean
- 1 onion finely diced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 ounce can diced tomatoes do not drain
- 3 ounce cans tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt divided use
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 ounce cans Kidney Beans drained and rinsed, dark red
- cheese for serving
- sour cream
- green onion
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.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304 kcal
% 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.
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Overall Rating
5
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