How to Make Slow Cooker Ground Beef Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chili is a comfort food classic that is perfect for a cozy night in or a gathering with friends and family. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to customize to your liking. One of the best things about chili is that it can be made in so many different ways, and everyone has their own special recipe. One popular method for making chili is using a slow cooker, which allows the flavors to meld together and the meat to become tender and juicy.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 (19 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dehydrated onion flakes
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Transfer beef to the bottom of a slow cooker. Add kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, bell pepper, onion flakes, chili powder, and cumin. Stir well.
  • Cover and cook on Low until flavors have melded, at least 4 hours, up to 8 hours.
  • Nutrition

    349 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 808mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 15g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 32mg
    • Calcium: 120mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 735mg