This hearty slow cooker chili is packed with seasoned ground beef, tender beans, colorful peppers, tomatoes, and warm spices. It’s an easy one-pot meal that can simmer while you take care of other things, making it perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekend dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 kg (2 lb) ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow or orange bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (400 g / 14 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (400 g / 14 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cans (400 g / 14 oz each) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1½ cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼–½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, if needed
Step 1: Brown the Beef
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