Description
This Slow Cooker Beef Chili is a cozy, heartwarming dish perfect for family dinners. Ground beef, beans, peppers, and tomatoes simmer with spices for a rich, comforting flavor. Simple to make and full of love, it’s ideal for busy days or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cans (400 g each) chopped tomatoes
- 1 can (400 g) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (400 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp brown sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
- Brown the ground beef and drain excess fat.
- Transfer beef to slow cooker.
- Add tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, beans, bell peppers.
- Stir in all spices and brown sugar.
- Cook on low 6–8 hours or high 3–4 hours.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
- Brown beef for richer flavor.
- Add a splash of red wine or balsamic for depth.
- Mash a few beans for a thicker consistency.
- Stores 4 days in fridge, freezes 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg