Busy Day Slow Cooker Chili Recipe

This busy day slow cooker chili is a delicious and easy recipe perfect for those hectic days. It is packed with flavor and can be prepared in just a few minutes. Let your slow cooker do all the work, and come home to a warm and satisfying meal. This chili recipe is a crowd-pleaser and will be sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Serve it with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (14 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (14 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (14 ounces) tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, diced avocado

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked ground beef. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the onion is softened.
3. Transfer the ground beef mixture to a slow cooker.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 4-5 hours, until the flavors are well blended and the chili has thickened.
6. Serve the chili hot, and garnish with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, and diced avocado.

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