Easy and Delicious Slow Cooker Chili Recipe

This no-fuss slow cooker chili is the perfect meal for busy weeknights. Made with a combination of ground beef, beans, and flavorful spices, this recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings. The slow cooker does all the work, allowing you to come home to a warm and hearty bowl of chili. Serve it with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
• 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

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
3. Transfer the cooked ground beef, onion, and garlic mixture to the slow cooker.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, black beans, diced green chilies, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker.
5. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6 hours or on high heat for 3 hours. The longer it cooks, the more flavorful the chili will be.
7. Serve the chili hot with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions.

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