Easy Slow Cooker Chili (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 pounds lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7 blend)
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1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
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3 fresh garlic cloves, minced
→ Spices & Seasonings
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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2 tablespoons chili powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1½ teaspoons salt (adjust to taste)
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½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Beans & Tomatoes
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1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
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2 cans (15 oz each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
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2 cans (15 oz each) diced tomatoes with juice
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1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles, with juice
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2 cans (15 oz each) tomato sauce
# Instructions:
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook for 4-5 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula as it browns and releases its natural juices.
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Toss in the diced onion and cook until it becomes tender and translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic along with all the spices - cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together and let it cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Move the seasoned beef mixture to your 6-quart slow cooker. Add all the remaining ingredients - the rinsed beans, diced tomatoes with their juices, tomatoes with green chiles, and tomato sauce. Give everything a good stir to combine.
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Cover and cook on high heat for 3-4 hours, or switch to low heat for 6-8 hours if you prefer a longer, gentler cooking process. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving hot.
# Notes:
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This hearty chili develops incredible depth of flavor as it simmers slowly, making the beef incredibly tender and juicy.
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Perfect for meal prep - the flavors actually improve after a day or two in the refrigerator.
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Great for feeding a crowd or freezing portions for later meals.