How to Make Christina's Slow Cooker Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

With the cooler months upon us, there's nothing better than a warm, hearty bowl of chili to satisfy your taste buds and warm your soul. And when it comes to making the perfect chili, Christina's Slow Cooker Chili recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves a rich, flavorful dish that practically cooks itself.

What sets Christina's Slow Cooker Chili apart from other chili recipes is its depth of flavor and the ease of preparation. By letting the ingredients simmer and meld together in th...

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds ground beef
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, or more to taste
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • ¼ cup chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 (14.5 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups chopped onions
  • 4 cups chopped bell peppers
  • 3 jalapeno peppers, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Mix diced tomatoes and tomato paste together in the slow cooker; add chili powder, oregano, cumin, chipotle pepper powder, and cayenne pepper and stir. Layer ground beef, kidney beans, onions, bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, and garlic over tomato mixture.
  • Cook on High for 3 hours. Reduce heat to Low and cook until flavors have blended, at least 3 hours more. Add more diced tomatoes, if desired.
  • Nutrition

    306 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 52mg
    • Sodium: 487mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 44mg
    • Calcium: 88mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 643mg