Description
Discover the ultimate guide to making the best crockpot chili with this easy recipe. Learn how to create a delicious and hearty meal that will have your taste buds begging for more.
Ingredients
- 454 g lean ground beef
- 454 g ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 850 g kidney beans, rinsed well and drained (2 15 oz cans)
- 425 g pinto beans, rinsed well and drained (1 can)
- 822 g diced tomatoes, use the entire can, juice and all
- 85 g tomato paste
- 227 g tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 240 ml beef broth
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chili powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) brown sugar or granulated sugar
Instructions
- Cook the lean ground beef in a large pan over medium heat until it is mostly browned, leaving a bit of pink.
- Incorporate the chopped onion, red bell pepper, and minced garlic into the skillet, stirring everything together. Continue cooking over medium heat until the onion becomes clear.
- Move the beef and vegetable mixture into a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add the kidney and pinto beans into the slow cooker.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, and hot sauce on top of the mixture.
- Introduce the spices, including chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, pepper, and sugar, then mix everything well.
- Cover the slow cooker and let it cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, remembering to stir every so often.
- When ready, serve with your choice of toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, corn chips, or tortilla chips.
Notes
- Consider using a combination of lean ground beef and ground beef for a more robust flavor.
- Remember to thoroughly rinse and drain the kidney and pinto beans before adding them to the slow cooker.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce and spices to your liking for a personalized touch.
