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Easy Slow Cooker Chili

Name: Easy Slow Cooker Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1/2 onion, diced; 1 can pinto beans, 15 ounces, drained and rinsed; 1 can black beans, 15 ounces, drained and rinsed; 1 can tomato sauce, 15 ounces; 1 can crushed tomatoes, 15 ounces; 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles, 10 ounces; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

This easy slow cooker chili is a dependable mix of beef, two kinds of beans, peppers, tomatoes, and familiar pantry spices. It cooks into a thick, balanced bowl with a little sweetness and enough chile flavor to stay interesting.

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Let’s cook.

Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium high heat, breaking it into small pieces. Drain the excess grease.
Transfer the beef to a slow cooker. Add both bell peppers, onion, beans, tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, sugar, and all the seasonings.
Stir well. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve with your favorite chili toppings.

From Justin’s kitchen

The small amount of sugar balances the acidity of the tomatoes. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days or freeze them for up to 3 months.

Easy Slow Cooker Chili

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