Ingredients
Method
Brown the beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, breaking it apart until browned.
Cook the onion and garlic: Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Add seasonings: Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 30 seconds while stirring.
Transfer to slow cooker: Move the beef mixture into a 6-quart slow cooker.
Add remaining ingredients: Stir in black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and tomato sauce.
Slow cook:
Cover and cook:
LOW: 6 to 8 hours
HIGH: 3 to 4 hours
Taste and adjust: Add extra seasoning if needed. For spicy chili, stir in cayenne or hot sauce.
Serve warm: Add your favorite toppings and enjoy.
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Notes
- For deeper flavor, cook on low whenever possible.
- Chili naturally thickens as it cools. Add broth or water if needed when reheating.
- Make it spicier with cayenne pepper or jalapeños.
- Leftovers taste even richer the next day.
- Skill Level: Easy
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
- Calories: 290
- Protein: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fat: 11g
- Fibre: 7g
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: Varies depending on canned ingredients