Slow Cooker Chili
Yield: 4-6 servings
Total Time: 3h 35m – 6h 35m
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Ingredients
For the chili
- ~486g (80% lean 20% fat) ground beef
- 1 tbsp sunflower oil
- 164g yellow onion, diced
- 153g green bell pepper, diced
- 9g garlic, chopped
- 85g tomato paste
- 1 can (411g) fire roasted tomatoes, with juice
- 209g fire roasted corn
- 1 can (439g) dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 250mL water
- 1 tbsp Better Than Bouillon Roasted Beef Base
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp sea salt, fine grain
- ½ tsp ground pepper
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
For serving
- corn chips
- saltine crackers
- yellow onion, diced or pickled red onions
- jalapeño, sliced
- shredded cheese
- sour cream
- scallion, sliced, greens
Prepare the Chili
Step 1: Gather all of the ingredients.
Step 2: In a small cup combine chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Set aside.
Step 3: Measure the water, add the Better Than Bouillon Roasted Beef Base and Worcestershire. Whisk to combine and set aside.
Step 4: Weigh the tomato paste and set aside. Save the rest for another use.
Step 5: Peel, dice, and weigh the onion.
Step 6: Dice and weigh the bell pepper. Set aside.
Step 7: Peel, chop, and weigh the garlic on a separate plate. Set aside.
Step 8: Weigh the ground beef and set aside.
Step 9: Drain and rinse the kidney beans, then weigh the corn and set both aside.
Step 10: Heat the sunflower oil in a skillet over medium heat for 4 mins.
Step 11: Add the ground beef and cook while breaking up until browned, about 6 mins. Pour off the excess grease and then add the onions, bell pepper, salt, and ground pepper.
Step 12: Stir to combine and cook until onions and peppers are softened, about 6 mins.
Step 13: Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 min.
Step 14: Add the tomato paste.
Step 15: Cook for 2 mins, while stirring frequently, until combined.
Step 16: Add the water mixture to the skillet, and cook for 1 min while stirring to release the fond.
Step 17: Take off heat.
Step 18: Add the corn, beans, and tomatoes (with juice) to the slow cooker.
Step 19: Add the ground beef mixture to the slow cooker.
Step 20: Add the seasoning cup to the slow cooker.
Step 21: Stir to combine.
Cook on high for 3 hrs, or low for 6 hrs.
