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The Spruce / Kristina Vanni
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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367 | Calories |
11g | Fat |
38g | Carbs |
31g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 6 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 367 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 19% |
Cholesterol 67mg | 22% |
Sodium 1995mg | 87% |
Total Carbohydrate 38g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber 10g | 36% |
Total Sugars 8g | |
Protein 31g | |
Vitamin C 17mg | 84% |
Calcium 121mg | 9% |
Iron 7mg | 37% |
Potassium 1354mg | 29% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
Create a hearty family dinner with this easy crock pot chili recipe. Made with lean ground beef, tomatoes, and pinto beans, it's quick to throw together and cooks in your slow cooker all day, so dinner will be ready when you are. Serve the chili in warm bowls with a side of warm cornbread and butter for a complete meal.
By using a purchased chili seasoning mix and canned diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and pinto beans, this delicious ground beef dinner couldn't be more simpler to create. It requires eight to 10 hours of cooking in a slow cooker set on low and is a perfect set-it-and-forget-it dish.
If you like, you can use a homemade chili seasoning mix. It requires a few common spices, including chili powder, minced onion, garlic powder, oregano, and salt and pepper. This allows you to control the ingredients, adjust the flavor, and keep some on hand for the next batch of chili. For an equivalent measurement to the average envelope of store-bought seasoning, use about 1/3 cup of your homemade mix.
One critical step to this recipe is browning the ground beef. By precooking the beef before adding it to the slow cooker, you'll sear in the flavor, improve the meat's texture, and be able to drain off any grease. The low temperature of a crock pot simply cannot replicate these results, even over the hours-long cooking time. As a bonus, the sautéed onions that are cooked along with the beef will add flavor to your chili and make it even better than if you were to use raw onions.
Ingredients
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1 pound lean ground beef (85 to 90 percent lean)
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
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1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with onion and garlic
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2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
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1 (1.25-ounce) envelope chili seasoning mix, (e.g., McCormick)
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
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2 teaspoons chili powder, or to taste
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
The Spruce / Kristina Vanni
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Brown the ground beef with the onion and drain.
The Spruce / Kristina Vanni
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Transfer the ground beef and onion mixture along with the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker; stir to blend.
The Spruce / Kristina Vanni
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Cover the pot and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
The Spruce / Kristina Vanni
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Serve in heated bowls with hot cornbread and butter on the side.
The Spruce / Kristina Vanni
Note: For thicker chili, add a few tablespoons of cornmeal about 30 minutes before it's ready.
Kitchen Notes
Top your chili off with freshly baked cornbread croutons. Toss about 2 cups of cubed cornbread with 1/4 cup of melted butter and a tablespoon of fresh chopped parsley, if desired. Spread the cubes out on a large baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 450 F oven for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until they are browned.
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