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Crockpot Chili
Instructions
1
In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
2
Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
3
Transfer the cooked beef mixture to a crockpot.
4
Add all spices: cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
5
Stir in black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomatoes with green chilis, and tomato sauce.
6
Mix well, cover, and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
7
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Brown the Beef First 🍖Sear the lean ground beef in a skillet before adding to the crockpot to develop a rich, caramelized crust that deepens the overall flavor complexity of your chili.
- Bloom Your Spices 🌶️Toast the cumin powder and chili powder in the hot beef drippings for 30 seconds before adding other ingredients to release their essential oils and intensify their warm, authentic flavors.
- Layer Your Beans Strategically 🫘Add kidney beans early (they hold their shape better) and black beans later in cooking to prevent them from becoming mushy while maintaining textural variety in your finished chili.
- Adjust Seasoning at the End ✨Wait until the final 30 minutes of cooking to add salt and adjust spices, as flavors concentrate significantly during the long slow-cook process and you can easily over-season early on.
- Use Fresh Garlic and Onion 🧄Dice fresh garlic and onion finely rather than relying solely on powders; they provide brightness and texture that garlic powder alone cannot achieve in an 8+ hour cook.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Carb
High Protein
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