Slow Cooker Chili Con Carne Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 2 pounds of ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 cans of kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can of diced tomatoes
• 1 can of tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon of chili powder
• 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1 cup of beef broth

Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until browned.
3. Drain the excess fat and transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
4. Add the onion, garlic, bell peppers, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
5. Pour the beef broth over the top of the ingredients in the slow cooker.
6. Stir everything together until well combined.
7. Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
8. When the chili is done, taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
9. Serve hot with rice, cornbread, or crackers.

Nutrition

• Calories: 380
• Total Fat: 16g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 90mg
• Sodium: 890mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 27g
• Dietary Fiber: 8g
• Sugars: 7g
• Protein: 32g

Tips and Variations

• If you prefer a milder chili, reduce the amount of chili powder and paprika.
• If you like your chili to be spicy, add some chopped jalapeno peppers or cayenne pepper to the recipe.
• If you want to add some vegetables to your chili, try adding chopped carrots or zucchini.
• For a vegetarian version of this recipe, omit the ground beef and use extra beans or soy crumbles instead.
• You can also add some toppings to your chili, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped onions, or cilantro.
• This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to feed a crowd, or to freeze for later.

Conclusion