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Chili family dinner

Slow Cooker Chili Family Dinner

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds ground beef 80/20
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cans 15 oz each kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can 6 oz tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheese sour cream, diced onions, crackers

Method
 

  1. Brown beef with onion and bell pepper in a large skillet over medium-high heat 7-8 minutes, breaking up beef. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add garlic; cook 1 minute until fragrant. Transfer to slow cooker.
  3. Add beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and broth.
  4. Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper until combined.
  5. Cover; cook on LOW 6-8 hours or HIGH 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally if possible.
  6. Adjust seasoning; serve hot with cheese, sour cream, onions, or crackers.