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