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Slow Cooker Chili

Most of these ingredients are things I usually keep in my kitchen pantry, and being a family of four with young kids, these meals usually will feed us for at least 2-3 days depending on the portion sizes served. The hardest part is being patient while the ingredients are cooking and the flavors are melding together in the crock pot.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

~6 servings

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 can diced green chilis 7 oz
  • 1 can dark red kidney beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can light red kidney beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cans crushed tomatoes 14 oz each
  • 1 cup water or beef stock
  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • Sour cream for serving
  • Shredded cheese for serving
  • Sliced green onions for serving
  • Sliced jalapeños for serving

Instructions

  • Brown ground beef in skillet over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes, breaking into pieces.
  • Drain fat and transfer beef to slow cooker.
  • Add green chilis, kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, water, and all seasonings.
  • Stir ingredients together thoroughly.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours.
  • Serve in bowls topped with sour cream, cheese, green onions, and jalapeños.

Notes

Chili keeps well in refrigerator for 3-4 days and tastes better the next day.
Tried this recipe?Leave a comment below & let me know!