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Crock Pot Chili

Savory Crock Pot Chili for Cozy Nights In

A delicious and customizable Crock Pot Chili, perfect for cozy evenings packed with protein and flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chili Base
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or lentils/plant-based meat for vegetarian
  • 1 cup Onion diced, yellow preferred
  • 1 cup Green Bell Pepper diced, any color works
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced, fresh is best
  • 2 tbsp Chili Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Cumin optional
For the Beans
  • 1 can Kidney Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can Chili Hot Beans or any canned variety
For the Sauce
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes or fresh tomatoes
  • 1 can Tomato Sauce homemade or canned
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar or honey/maple syrup
For Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder optional if using fresh garlic
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sauté the vegetables by dicing the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic. Heat a skillet with oil and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
  2. Brown the ground beef in the skillet, adding in the sautéed vegetables. Cook for 5–7 minutes until browned, adding chili powder.
  3. Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker including kidney beans, chili hot beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, cumin, brown sugar, garlic powder, and salt. Stir well.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours.
  5. Check the consistency before serving; if too watery, leave the lid off for the last 30 minutes.
  6. Serve the chili in bowls and top with garnishes as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This recipe is meal prep friendly, perfect for busy nights and frozen for later.

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