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Easy Slow Cooker Chili

6 - 8 servings
American Slow Cooker

This easy slow cooker chili recipe is perfect for busy weeknights! Simply toss everything into your slow cooker and let it simmer to perfection. In just a few hours, you'll have a hearty and flavorful chili that everyone will love.

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Chef Jeff Chef Jeff Rising Start
November 1, 2024
  • 15 min.
  • 6 - 8 h.
  • 1/5
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Ingredients:

Chili:

Toppings (optional - choose some):

Tools:

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Best served with:

Rustic Bread or Baguettes
Twice-baked Herb Bread
Czech Rye Bread

Directions:

1. Brown the beef:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until cooked through.

2. Sauté the veggies:

  • Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • If using bell pepper, add it now and cook for a few more minutes.

3. Combine everything in the slow cooker:

  • Transfer the beef and veggie mixture to your slow cooker.
  • Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, chili powder, cumin, paprika, smoke paprika, oregano, cayenne, salt, pepper, and beef broth.

4. Cook low and slow:

  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the chili has thickened and the flavors have melded.

5. Taste and adjust:

  • Before serving, taste the chili and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • You might want to add more chili powder, cumin, cayenne, or salt.

6. Serve it up:

  • Ladle the chili into bowls.
  • Top with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped onions, green onions, sliced jalapeños, parsley, or cilantro.

Tips:

  • Make it spicier: Add more cayenne pepper, a chopped jalapeño, or a dash of hot sauce.
  • Make it vegetarian: Use a plant-based ground beef substitute and vegetable broth.
  • Add some sweetness: A tablespoon of brown sugar or a bit of honey can balance out the spices.
  • Make it ahead: Chili tastes even better the next day! You can make this recipe ahead of time and reheat it on the stove or in the slow cooker.
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