Hearty Slow Cooker Chili Delight

Description

This Hearty Slow Cooker Chili Delight is the perfect dish for those looking for a warm, flavorful meal to serve during the colder months or at any festive gathering. Featuring a robust blend of spices, hearty beans, and tender ground beef, it’s a comforting recipe that fills the house with inviting aromas as it simmers slowly to perfection.

Ingredients

– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef (or a mixture of lean and extra-lean)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 cup diced yellow onion
– 2 cloves minced garlic
– 2 tablespoons tomato paste
– 1 tablespoon chili powder (or add more based on preference)
– 1 teaspoon ground paprika
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– ½ teaspoon dried oregano
– ½ cup beef broth
– 1 diced red bell pepper
– 1 diced green bell pepper
– 1 (14.5 oz) can chili beans
– 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
– 1 (14.5 oz) can kidney beans, mashed
– ½ cup sweet corn (optional)
– Various chili toppings for serving

Step-by-step Directions

1. Brown the Beef

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil followed by the ground beef seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook until browned, then transfer to a 4-6 quart slow cooker.

2. Sauté Onions and Garlic

In the same skillet, add diced onions and minced garlic. Sauté over medium heat until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

3. Incorporate Spices and Broth

Add tomato paste, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and oregano to the onion mixture, cooking for another 30 seconds. Pour in the beef broth, stirring well to scrape off any browned bits from the pan’s bottom before transferring everything into the slow cooker.

4. Add Remaining Ingredients to Slow Cooker

Stir in red and green peppers, chili beans, and diced tomatoes into the slow cooker mixture. Cover and set the cooker on LOW, allowing it to cook for 8 hours.

5. Final Additions

Fifteen minutes before the end of cooking, add mashed kidney beans and sweet corn. Stir well, adjust seasoning if necessary, then cover and switch the cooker to HIGH for the final 15 minutes.

6. Serve and Enjoy

Serve the chili hot with your choice of favorite toppings like sour cream, cheddar cheese, or chopped green onions.

Servings & Preparation/Cooking Time

– Servings: Serves approximately 6-8 people
– Preparation Time: 20 minutes
– Cooking Time: 8 hours and 15 minutes

Tips for Storage & Reheating

– Store leftover chili in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
– Freeze in suitable containers for up to 3 months, thawing in the refrigerator before reheating.
– Reheat on the stove over medium heat until fully warmed through, or microwave in a suitable container for quick reheating.

Conclusion

Enjoy the Hearty Slow Cooker Chili Delight as a wonderful centerpiece for meal gatherings, or simply savor it during a quiet, cozy evening. Its blend of flavors and ease of preparation make it a go-to recipe for satisfying comfort food that everyone is sure to love.

Hearty Slow Cooker Chili Delight

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• Author: Dulcia
• Total Time: 10 minute
• Yield: Serves approximately 6-8 people 1x

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Description

This Hearty Slow Cooker Chili Delight is the perfect dish for those looking for a warm, flavorful meal to serve during the colder months or at any festive gathering. Featuring a robust blend of spices, hearty beans, and tender ground beef, it’s a comforting recipe that fills the house with inviting aromas as it simmers slowly to perfection.

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Ingredients

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• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef (or a mixture of lean and extra-lean)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup diced yellow onion
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon chili powder (or add more based on preference)
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ cup beef broth
• 1 diced red bell pepper
• 1 diced green bell pepper
• 1 (14.5 oz) can chili beans
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (14.5 oz) can kidney beans, mashed
• ½ cup sweet corn (optional)
• Various chili toppings for serving

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Instructions

1. Brown the Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil followed by the ground beef seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook until browned, then transfer to a 4-6 quart slow cooker.
2. Sauté Onions and Garlic: In the same skillet, add diced onions and minced garlic. Sauté over medium heat until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Incorporate Spices and Broth: Add tomato paste, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and oregano to the onion mixture, cooking for another 30 seconds. Pour in the beef broth, stirring well to scrape off any browned bits from the pan’s bottom before transferring everything into the slow cooker.
4. Add Remaining Ingredients to Slow Cooker: Stir in red and green peppers, chili beans, and diced tomatoes into the slow cooker mixture. Cover and set the cooker on LOW, allowing it to cook for 8 hours.
5. Final Additions: Fifteen minutes before the end of cooking, add mashed kidney beans and sweet corn. Stir well, adjust seasoning if necessary, then cover and switch the cooker to HIGH for the final 15 minutes.
6. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the chili hot with your choice of favorite toppings like sour cream, cheddar cheese, or chopped green onions.

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 8 hours and 15 minutes