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Easy Slow Cooker Chili Recipe

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This easy slow cooker chili recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for busy days. Featuring ground beef, kidney beans, and a robust blend of spices, this chili is both simple to make and deeply satisfying. Ideal for a cozy family dinner or meal prep, this chili pairs well with shredded cheddar cheese for a delicious finishing touch.

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
  • 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 large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
  • Transfer beef to a slow cooker. Add chopped onion, garlic, diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato sauce, and beef broth.
  • Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, coriander, salt, and pepper.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in both kidney beans. Continue cooking until beans are heated through.
  • Serve warm, topped with shredded cheddar cheese.

Notes

  • Adjust the chili powder for desired heat level.
  • This chili can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Serve with cornbread or over rice for a heartier meal.

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