Ingredients
2 pounds (approximately 907 grams) lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7)
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons cumin powder
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
15-ounce (425 grams) can black beans, drained and rinsed
30 ounces (850 grams) kidney beans (two 15-ounce cans), drained and rinsed
30 ounces (850 grams) diced tomatoes with juice
10 ounces (283 grams) diced tomatoes and green chilis with juice
30 ounces (850 grams) tomato sauce
Instructions
1-Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the ground beef, breaking it up until fat is released, about 4 to 5 minutes.
2-Add the diced onion and cook until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and seasonings: cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 30 seconds while stirring constantly.
3-Transfer the cooked beef mixture into a 6-quart slow cooker.
4-Add the drained and rinsed beans, diced tomatoes with juice, diced tomatoes with green chilis and juice, and tomato sauce. Stir until combined.
5-Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours. Adjust seasoning before serving if necessary.
Last Step:
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🍖 Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat; fat can be skimmed after browning.
🥫 Rinse and drain beans for ideal texture and color.
🌶️ Adjust spiciness by modifying chili powder and adding cayenne or hot sauce as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours high or 6-8 hours low
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 889 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 13 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 56 mg