Description
This outstanding chili offers a perfect blend of spices and hearty ingredients, making it an ideal choice for cozy dinners or gatherings. Simple to prepare and bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 3 cups beef broth
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 (15 oz) cans dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
Instructions
- Sauté ground beef, onion, and garlic in a skillet until brown, then transfer to slow cooker.
- Add diced tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, spices, and bay leaves to the slow cooker.
- Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, checking occasionally for thickness.
- One hour before serving, stir in the kidney beans and cannellini beans.
- Serve hot with your choice of toppings.
Notes
Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
Feel free to add chopped bell peppers or corn for extra veggies.
Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to customize spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg