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Slow Cooker Beef Chili

A thick, hearty game-day chili you can set up in the morning.

Prep15 min
Cook8 hr
Total8 hr 15 min
Serves8
Calories~390 / serving
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A thick, hearty game-day chili you can set up in the morning. This one takes 8 hr 15 min start to finish and serves 8. It earned a spot in our sheet pan & slow cooker deck because the steps are simple and the ingredients are easy to find.

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Why you'll love it

  • Ready in 8 hr 15 min
  • Everyday ingredients, most of them already in your pantry
  • Tagged: slow-cooker, game-day, gluten-free, freezer-friendly
Our best tip: Chili tastes even better the next day, so it's a great make-ahead dish for parties.

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Slow Cooker Beef Chili

Prep15 min
Cook8 hr
Total8 hr 15 min
Calories~390 / serving
Servings8

Ingredients

  • 2 lb ground beef, browned and drained
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cans (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 3 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Add everything to the slow cooker and stir well.
  2. Cook on low 8 hours or high 4 to 5 hours.
  3. Taste and adjust salt and chili powder. Serve with cheddar, sour cream and green onions.
Notes: Chili tastes even better the next day, so it's a great make-ahead dish for parties. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

Calories are an estimate per serving, worked out from the listed ingredients and excluding optional sides. Brands and portions vary.

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