Slow Cooker Beef Chili
Top with shredded cheese or dairy-free cheese, avocado, jalapeno, and a dollop of sour cream or dairy-free substitute for the ultimate cold weather meal.
Slow Cooker Beef Chili
Servings: 6
Calories: 428kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large yellow onion , chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1, 28- ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1, 6- ounce can tomato paste
- 1, 15- ounce can of red kidney beans , drained and rinsed
- ½ cup gluten-free beef broth (I used Beef Bone Broth)
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt , divided
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper , divided
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more to taste)
- Avocado , for garnish
- Shredded cheese or dairy-free cheese , for garnish
- Sliced jalapeno
- Sour cream or dairy-free sour cream , for garnish
- Cilantro , for garnish
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a medium skillet and heat on medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the ground beef. Season it with half of the salt and half of the pepper and cook until browned.
- Drain the ground beef and add it to the slow cooker with the remaining salt and pepper and the rest of the ingredients. Mix well to combine. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Serve with your favorite chili toppings such as avocado, shredded cheese, sliced jalapeno, sour cream, and cilantro.
Notes
Feel free to add an additional can of beans and additional spices to suit your taste.
The sugar does not sweeten the chili. It helps balance the acidity of the canned tomatoes.
The sugar does not sweeten the chili. It helps balance the acidity of the canned tomatoes.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Beef Chili
Amount Per Serving
Calories 428
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 94mg31%
Sodium 1849mg77%
Potassium 1706mg49%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 12g48%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 44g88%
Vitamin A 2027IU41%
Vitamin C 23mg28%
Calcium 123mg12%
Iron 10mg56%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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