Crockpot Chili Recipe
Ground beef, pantry spices, and two kinds of tomatoes slow cook into a rich, hearty chili with an optional beer simmer for extra depth. Great for meal prep and game day.
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds lean ground beef (*see note)
- 2 medium yellow onions (diced, ½-inch)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 12 ounces light beer (about 1 can or bottle)
- 2 (15 ounce each) cans red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 medium green bell pepper (diced, optional)
- 4 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Steps
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In a small bowl, combine all seasoning mixture ingredients.
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Combine half the seasoning mixture with ground beef and mix until well combined.
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Brown ground beef*, onions, and garlic until no pink remains. Drain any fat. Add beer and simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated.
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Combine beef mixture, kidney beans, canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, and green bell pepper in the slow cooker. Add the remaining seasoning. If desired, slightly mash the whole tomatoes.
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Cook on high for 4 hours or low 7-8 hours. Once cooked, remove the lid and let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (19% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| lean ground beef | 3 pounds | - | - |
| yellow onions | 2 medium | - | - |
| garlic | 4 cloves | - | - |
| light beer | 12 ounces | - | - |
| 2 | - | - | |
| 1 | - | - | |
| 1 | - | - | |
| 1 | - | - | |
| green bell pepper | 1 medium | - | - |
| chili powder | 4 tablespoons | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 32.000 |
| cumin | 1 tablespoon | Rp 70.000/kg | Rp 1.050 |
| dried parsley | 2 teaspoons | - | - |
| smoked paprika | 1 teaspoon | Rp 40.000/kg | Rp 200 |
| salt | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| black pepper | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| dried oregano | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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