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Slow Cooker Chili Con Carne

A robust, slow-simmered chili loaded with beef, beans and warming spices that only gets better as it cooks.

440 min8 servingsEasyMexican

Ingredients

  • 2 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 3 tbsp garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 3 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cup kidney beans, drained
  • 1 cup beef broth

Instructions

  1. 1

    Brown 2 lb ground beef in a skillet, breaking it up, then drain and add to the slow cooker.

  2. 2

    Stir in the diced onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin and smoked paprika.

  3. 3

    Add the crushed tomatoes, kidney beans and beef broth, mixing well.

  4. 4

    Cook on LOW for 7 hours, letting the flavors meld and thicken.

  5. 5

    Taste and adjust the seasoning during the last 30 minutes.

  6. 6

    Serve topped with grated cheese and a dollop of sour cream.

Chef's tip

Stir in a square of dark chocolate or a spoon of cocoa in the final hour for a rounder, richer depth of flavor.

Suggested pairing

Serve with cornbread and an ice-cold Mexican lager.

Nutrition facts

Per serving

Calories521
Fat
27.9 g
Carbohydrates
24.3 g
Fibre
4.6 g
Sugars
12.3 g
Protein
42.9 g
Sodium
8485 mg

Values for information only.

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