Slow Cooker Chili
Slow cooker chilli with tender meat is rich and robust with intense flavours. An easy chili recipe that turns out perfect every single time!
Foto: Cafe Delites
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 1 g reen bell pepper (seeded and chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (chopped or minced)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 pound beef sausage (Angus beef or Italian sausage)
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes (canned)
- 24 ounces bottle tomato sauce (Passata for Aussies)
- 4 ounces green chilies (or jalapeños)
- 2 cubes beef bouillon (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder (adjust to your tastes)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder ((adjust to your tastes))
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 -1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 15 ounces red kidney beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 15 ounces black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 handful cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon green onions (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)
Steps
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Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions and green peppers and sauté for about 3 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Transfer the mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker.
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In the same pot, cook the ground beef and sausage until fully browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain most of the fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pot for added flavor. Transfer the meat to the slow cooker with the with the sautéed aromatics.
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Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce. green chillies, beef bouillon, and all the seasonings: chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, paprika, cocoa powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, sugar, and black pepper. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours.
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Once the chili is tender and flavourful, stir in the kidney and black beans. Let them warm through for 2 to 3 minutes. Ladle into bowls and serve hot with toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, cornbread, or tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (40% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| olive oil | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| yellow onion | 1 large | - | - |
| reen bell pepper | 1 g | - | - |
| garlic | 4 cloves | - | - |
| lean ground beef | 1 pound | - | - |
| beef sausage | 1 pound | $0.94/350ml | $0.22 |
| diced tomatoes | 28 ounces | $0.75/kg | $2.10 |
| bottle tomato sauce | 24 ounces | $0.75/kg | $1.80 |
| green chilies | 4 ounces | - | - |
| cubes beef bouillon | 2 | - | - |
| chili powder | 2 tablespoons | $0.50/100g | $1.00 |
| Worcestershire sauce | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| ground cumin | 3 teaspoons | $4.38/kg | $1.31 |
| paprika | 2 teaspoons | $2.50/kg | $0.50 |
| cocoa powder | 2 teaspoons | $0.50/100g | $1.00 |
| onion powder | 1 teaspoon | $0.50/100g | $0.03 |
| garlic powder | 1 teaspoon | $0.50/100g | $0.03 |
| -1 teaspoon salt | 0.5 | - | - |
| sugar | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| red kidney beans | 15 ounces | - | - |
| black beans | 15 ounces | - | - |
| sour cream | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| handful cheddar cheese | 1 | $1.88/170g | $1.10 |
| green onions | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| fresh cilantro | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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