Hearty chili with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and spices. Minimal prep, maximum comfort for cold winter days.
# What you'll need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound ground beef
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
→ Beans & Legumes
05 - 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
06 - 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
→ Tomatoes & Liquids
07 - 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
08 - 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
09 - 1 cup beef broth
→ Spices & Seasonings
10 - 2 tablespoons chili powder
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
16 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
# How to make it:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat from the skillet.
02 - Transfer cooked beef to slow cooker and add diced onion, minced garlic, diced bell pepper, kidney beans, black beans, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and beef broth.
03 - Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper over the mixture in the slow cooker.
04 - Stir all ingredients thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly throughout the mixture.
05 - Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW setting for 6 to 8 hours, or on HIGH setting for 3 to 4 hours, until flavors are fully developed.
06 - Before serving, taste the chili and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or spices as needed.
07 - Ladle chili into bowls and serve hot. Garnish with shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, or fresh cilantro if desired.
