Description
A hearty and flavorful slow-cooker chili made with lean ground beef, kidney beans, tomatoes, and a blend of spices. Perfect for a comforting meal with customizable toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Optional Toppings
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sliced green onions
- Chopped red onion
- Sliced jalapeno peppers
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Cook the beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat for 10-12 minutes until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess fat.
- Transfer to slow cooker: Place the cooked beef in a 5-quart slow cooker.
- Add remaining ingredients: Add the rinsed kidney beans, diced tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, chopped onions, chopped green pepper, minced garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
- Cook the chili: Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours to allow flavors to meld and the chili to thicken.
- Serve with toppings: Spoon chili into bowls and garnish with optional shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, chopped red onion, sliced jalapeno peppers, and sour cream as desired.
Notes
- Use 90% lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and keep the chili hearty but not greasy.
- Drain the cooked beef well before adding to the slow cooker to avoid excess grease.
- Rinse and drain kidney beans to reduce sodium and improve texture.
- Cooking on low for 8 hours allows flavors to fully develop and tenderizes the vegetables.
- Customize toppings to add creaminess, heat, or extra flavor to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
