Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
- 14 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and break it up. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the green pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until the beef is no longer pink. Drain the fat.
- Transfer the beef mixture to the slow cooker. Add chili powder, cumin, ground chipotle, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Stir well.
- Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours.
- Serve with diced red onion, corn chips, sliced jalapenos, shredded cheese, sour cream, and fresh cilantro.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey.
- Adjust cayenne pepper for desired spice level.
- Liquid smoke adds a smoky flavor but can be omitted.
- Fresh tomatoes can replace canned tomatoes if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg