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Slow Cooker Taco Ranch Chili

This hearty and zesty chili is full of ground beef, beans, and plenty of shredded cheese.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Servings: 6
Calories: 312 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner , Others
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

Taco Ranch Chili
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can (11.75 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
  • 1 can (16 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans drained then rinsed
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans drained then rinsed
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch dressing seasoning mix
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Taco Toppings
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • tortilla chips or strips
  • sour cream
  • green onion

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet, cook and crumble ground beef and onion together until beef is no longer pink. Drain grease.
  2. Spray the insert of a large slow cooker (I use a 7 quart). Add cooked beef and onion into crock pot, and then add all the other remaining ingredients (except the toppings). Stir together. Cover with lid.
  3. Cook on low heat for 6 hours OR on high heat for 3 to 4 hours. Serve with all your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Notes

  • FREEZER INSTRUCTIONS: Prepare and cook chili according to directions above. Let cool, then place chili in a jumbo-size freezer ziplock bag. Freeze up to 2 months.
  • To reheat: place the frozen bag of chili in the fridge to thaw. Once thawed, place in a large pot and cook over medium-high heat until heated through.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 serving (without toppings) Calories 312kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 5g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 312

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving (without toppings)
Calories 312kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 5g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.