Slow Cooker Chili

• Total Time: 8 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 2 lbs ground round
• 2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans , rinsed and drained
• 1 (14 ½ ounce) can diced tomatoes , undrained
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 onions , chopped
• 1 green bell pepper , chopped
• 4 cloves garlic , minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• cayenne pepper (I use 1/4 t.)
• shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned; drain off fat.
2. Pour into a slow cooker.
3. Add the next 9 ingredients.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
5. Ladle chili into individual serving bowls; Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.

Reviews

[gingergin163]

This was delicious! I was concerned with the thickness because I didn't want a soupy chili, but using 1 can diced, and a small can of tomato sauce gave the perfect amount of liquid. Instead of kidney beans I used 1 can of black beans and 1 can of white beans just because I like them. I also added a small can of diced green chiles and a can of mexi-corn. The seasoning was perfect as well! This will be my go-to chili recipe now!

[bmcnichol]

This was good and easy to make. I followed the recipe as written other then I didn't add the green pepper. I added the 1/4 tsp of red pepper flakes instead of cayenne as that is what I had on hand. This had the right amount of heat for me. (I don't like things real spicy) I did top our servings with cheddar cheese. My son and I really like it but there was something my husband didn't like about it.

[Jerzeered]

This was my first attempt at making chili and boy was it a winner. I absolutely LOVE this chili. I doubled some of the ingredients since I wanted to make a lot. I didn't have diced tomatoes so I used 2 cans of stewed tomatoes instead I also didn't have a can of tomato sauce on hand, so I pureed another 2 cans of stewed tomatoes to make sauce. I used the 2 cans of kidney beans just as the recipe called for, however I also used 2 cans of pinto beans (rinsed and drained). The aroma that filled my home was incredible! My kids loved it, which was a shock since one of them is such a picky eater. Thanks so much for this recipe. Will definitely make again and again and again.