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slow cooker ultimate beef chili

Slow Cooker Ultimate Beef Chili: 3 Secrets to Perfect Comfort

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A hearty and flavorful beef chili made in a slow cooker with stew beef, ground beef, beans, and spices.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound stew beef
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 10 ounce can tomatoes with green chiles (like Rotel)
  • 30 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 15 ounce can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 15 ounce can chili beans in sauce (not drained)
  • 2 cups frozen mixed peppers and onions
  • 1 ounce packet taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. In a medium skillet, brown and crumble the ground beef. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the cooked ground beef and the remaining ingredients into a 5-quart slow cooker.
  3. Stir everything to combine.
  4. Cook on high for 4–6 hours or on low for 6–8 hours.
  5. When the stew beef is tender, serve topped with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Browning the ground beef first enhances flavor.
  • Adjust spices to make it spicier or milder.
  • Stew beef should be tender when done.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 950mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg