Classic Slow Cooker Chili Recipe

• servings: 10 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 3 hours 40 minutes

Ingredients

2 lb lean Ground Beef (90/10 or 93/7)

1 large onion (diced)

3 garlic cloves (minced)

2 tsp cumin powder

2 Tbsp chili powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp dried oregano

1 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)

1/2 tsp black pepper

15 oz can black beans (drained and rinsed)

30 oz kidney beans (two 15oz cans, drained and rinsed)

30 oz diced tomatoes (with their juice)

10 oz diced tomatoes and green chilis (with their juice)

30 oz tomato sauce

Directions

Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté beef until it releases fat (4-5 minutes), breaking it up with a spatula.

Add onion to the skillet and sauté until tender (4-5 minutes). Add minced garlic and seasonings: cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Cook another 30 seconds stirring constantly. Transfer to a 6 Qt slow cooker.

Add remaining ingredients into the slow cooker: rinsed and drained beans, diced tomatoes with their juice, diced tomatoes and green chilis with juice and tomato sauce. Stir to combine and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours. Season to taste if desired and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 340 kcal
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Cholesterol: 56 mg
• Sodium: 889 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 41 g
• Dietary Fiber: 13 g
• Total Sugars: 7 g
• Protein: 33 g