Ingredients
2 lbs ground beef or turkey
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1 cup beef broth
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
2. In the crockpot, add the cooked meat, kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.
6. Serve hot with optional toppings as desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute the meat with additional beans or lentils.
This chili can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Shakes & Cool Treats 🥤
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chili, crockpot, slow cooker, comfort food