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How to Make Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing beats the comfort of a warm, hearty bowl of chili on a cold winter day. And when it comes to making chili, the slow cooker is truly a game-changer. With the ability to simmer and meld flavors together over several hours, the slow cooker produces a chili that is rich, flavorful, and downright delicious.

For this Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili recipe, we’re turning up the heat and adding a smoky kick with the addition of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. This gives the chili a comple...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans chili beans, undrained
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 2 ribs celery, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
  • ½ red bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ (7 ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • ½ (3 ounce) package bacon bits
  • 1 tablespoon chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and sausage in the hot skillet until some of the fat renders, 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until meat is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes more. Transfer beef mixture to a slow cooker.
  • Stir kidney beans, chili beans, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, celery, bell peppers, chipotle chiles, bacon bits, chili sauce, hot pepper sauce, chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, and salt into beef mixture.
  • Cook until vegetables are tender and celery retains a slight bite, 6 to 8 hours on Low or 3 to 4 hours on High.

    • Nutrition

    402 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 1257mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 31mg
    • Calcium: 108mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 884mg

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