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Diana Rattray
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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705 | Calories |
11g | Fat |
99g | Carbs |
55g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 6 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 705 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 11g | 15% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 20% |
Cholesterol 67mg | 22% |
Sodium 179mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrate 99g | 36% |
Dietary Fiber 31g | 109% |
Protein 55g | |
Calcium 280mg | 22% |
*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. |
This is an easy slow-cooker chili recipe made with lean ground beef, tomatoes, and pinto beans.
By using a purchased chili mix and canned diced tomatoes, canned tomato sauce and canned pinto beans, this delicious ground-beef dinner couldn't be more simple to create. It requires 8 to 10 hours of cooking in a slow cooker set on low. Just set it and forget it.Â
Serve the chili in warm bowls with a side of warm cornbread and butter.
For a low-calorie version, try this Low Calorie Crock Pot Chili recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef, 85% to 90% lean
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with onion and garlic
- 2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 envelope McCormick chili seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or to taste
- 2 teaspoons chili powder or to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Steps to Make It
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Brown the ground beef with the onion. Drain.
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Transfer the ground beef and onion mixture along with the remaining ingredients to slow cooker; stir to blend.
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Cover the pot and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
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Serve in heated bowls with hot cornbread and butter on the side.
Note:Â 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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