Description
A hearty and flavorful slow-cooker chili made with lean ground beef, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and aromatic vegetables, perfect for a comforting meal with optional toppings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Optional Toppings
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sliced green onions
- Chopped red onion
- Sliced jalapeno peppers
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Cook the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef for 10-12 minutes, stirring and breaking it into crumbles until no longer pink. Drain the excess fat.
- Combine ingredients in slow cooker: Transfer the cooked beef to a 5-quart slow cooker. Add kidney beans, diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato sauce, chopped onions, chopped green pepper, minced garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cook the chili: Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours to allow the flavors to blend and the chili to thicken.
- Serve with toppings: Ladle the chili into bowls and serve hot. Add your choice of shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, chopped red onions, sliced jalapeno peppers, or sour cream as toppings.
Notes
- For a spicier chili, add more chili powder or include diced jalapenos in the slow cooker.
- Using lean ground beef reduces fat content and makes the chili healthier.
- Drain and rinse beans to reduce sodium if desired.
- You can substitute ground turkey for beef for a lighter version.
- If short on time, cook chili on high for 4-5 hours but stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
