Easy Slow Cooker Beef Chili (Print-Friendly Version)
Tender beef and vibrant bell peppers simmered slowly with spices for deep, hearty flavor.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Meat
01 -
454 g ground beef (80% lean)
→ Vegetables
02 -
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
03 -
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
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1 large yellow onion, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
→ Canned Goods
06 -
2 cans (398 ml each) diced tomatoes
07 -
1 can (425 g) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
→ Spices
08 -
2 tbsp chili powder
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1 tbsp ground cumin
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp cayenne pepper
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Salt and black pepper to taste
# Detailed Directions:
01 -
Sear ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and transfer meat to slow cooker.
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In the same skillet, cook chopped onion until soft. Add diced bell peppers and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant. Move mixture into slow cooker.
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Add diced tomatoes and kidney beans to slow cooker. Season with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir to blend evenly.
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Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until flavors meld and chili thickens.
# Helpful Advice:
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Increase cayenne pepper or add red pepper flakes to intensify heat. Top servings with cheese, sour cream, or green onions as desired.
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Recipe can be doubled or tripled for larger quantities.