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Easy Crockpot Chili

A simple, high-protein slow cooker chili with ground beef, beans and tomatoes, seasoned with paprika and cumin. No chili powder or stock needed.
Course: Main, Soup
Cuisine: American, European, Mexican
Keyword: chili, crockpot chili, slow cooker chili
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 500 g lean ground beef
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 14 oz chopped tomatoes
  • 2 cups 500 g passata or tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste optional
  • 2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 small can about 5 oz / 140 g sweet corn, drained

Optional

  • 1 jalapeño sliced
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley chopped
  • 1 lime juiced
  • Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • Grated cheddar
  • Sliced green onion
  • Avocado

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef for 5–6 minutes, breaking it up. Drain extra fat.
  • Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic and cook for 3–4 minutes, until the onion softens. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  • Add the beans, chopped tomatoes, passata, tomato paste (if using), paprika, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano and chili flakes. Season with salt and pepper and stir.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6–7 hours.
  • Stir in the corn for the last 30 minutes.

Notes

  • No stock needed.
  • Add a splash of water only if the chili is too thick.
  • For firmer beans, add them for the last hour.
  • Keeps 4 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 444mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1305IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 3mg
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