Ingredients
– 2 pounds lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7)
– 1 diced onion
– 3 minced garlic cloves
– 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 ounces drained and rinsed black beans
– 30 ounces drained and rinsed kidney beans
– 30 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
– 10 ounces diced tomatoes and green chilis with juice
– 30 ounces tomato sauce
Instructions
1-Brown the ground meat in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces for even cooking.
2-In your 6-quart slow cooker, combine the browned meat, onion, garlic, and seasonings with the drained and rinsed beans 15 ounces black beans and 30 ounces kidney beans plus 30 ounces diced tomatoes with juice, 10 ounces diced tomatoes and green chilis with juice, and 30 ounces tomato sauce.
3-Stir everything well to mix the flavors.
4-Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chili is thick and tasty.
5-Before serving, taste and adjust seasonings as needed for your perfect balance.
Last Step:
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🍖 Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat; fat can be skimmed after browning.
🥫 Rinse and drain beans thoroughly to improve texture and color.
🌶️ Customize heat by adding extra chili powder, cayenne pepper, or hot sauce to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours (high) or 6 to 8 hours (low)
- Cook Time: 3 to 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