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!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion finely chopped
- 1 green 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
Toppings:
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 handful cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon green onions chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Notes
Chili can be made 2 days ahead. After cooking, allow to cool completely, cover and refrigerate. On the day of cooking, take out of the refrigerator at least an hour before heating.
Nutrition
Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 1.036mg | Potassium: 1.344mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1.834IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 7mg