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Easy Slow Cooker Chili (BEST Chili Ever!)

This Easy Slow Cooker Chili is full of flavor and simply the best crockpot chili out there! Slow cooking allows the flavors to meld and creates the most tender beef.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 large yellow onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 2 cans (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 3 cans (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 0.5 cup beef broth
  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 0.5 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 can (15 oz) dark red kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) light red kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a large and deep non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and saute 3 minutes, then add garlic and saute 30 seconds longer. Pour onions into a 6 or 7 quart slow cooker.
  • Return skillet to medium-high heat, add beef and cook stirring occasionally until beef has browned.
  • Drain most of fat from beef, leaving about 2 Tbsp in with beef. Pour browned beef into slow cooker.
  • Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cocoa powder, sugar, coriander and season mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover with lid and cook on low heat for 5 - 6 hours.
  • Stir in dark and light red kidney beans and allow to heat through, about 2 minutes. Serve warm with desired toppings (like shredded cheddar cheese).

Notes

This chili tastes even better the next day! For serving suggestions, consider toppings like shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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