Description
A hearty and high-protein beef chili slow-cooked to perfection in a crock pot. Packed with lean ground beef, beans, and spices, this chili is perfect for a nutritious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounces) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 ounces) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounces) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (8 ounces) can tomato sauce
1 cup low sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
Transfer the cooked beef, onions, and garlic to the crock pot.
Add diced tomatoes with their juice, kidney beans, black beans, tomato sauce, and beef broth to the crock pot.
Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes until well combined.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
After cooking, stir the chili and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours