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Slow Cooker Smoky Beef Chili

This is the classic, hearty chili that'll make you the MVP of game day! The smoky paprika and chipotle peppers give it that rich, deep flavor that keeps everyone coming back for seconds. It's basically a warm hug in a bowl!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large onions chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce chopped
  • ¼ cup chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, sear the beef cubes on all sides until browned, about 6-8 minutes total. Transfer to slow cooker.
  2. In the same skillet, sauté the onions and bell peppers until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Transfer to slow cooker.
  3. Add the black beans, pinto beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, and chopped chipotle peppers to the slow cooker.
  4. Stir in the chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until well combined.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until beef is tender and flavors have melded together.
  6. Serve hot with cornbread, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and diced jalapeños on the side.