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Crockpot Chili
Instructions
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In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
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Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
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Transfer the cooked beef mixture to a crockpot.
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Add all spices: cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
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Stir in black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomatoes with green chilis, and tomato sauce.
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Mix well, cover, and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
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Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Bean Prep Perfection 🫘Rinse canned beans thoroughly to reduce sodium and remove excess starch, which helps prevent a grainy texture in your chili.
- Flavor Layering Technique 🌶️Toast your dry spices like chili powder and cumin in a dry skillet for 30-60 seconds before adding to the crockpot to intensify their aromatic compounds and deepen the chili's flavor profile.
- Meat Browning Magic 🍳Always brown the lean ground beef before adding to the crockpot to develop a rich, caramelized flavor and prevent a bland, boiled meat texture.
- Liquid Balance Trick 💧If your chili is too thin, leave the crockpot lid slightly ajar during the last hour of cooking to allow excess moisture to evaporate and concentrate flavors.
- Spice Build-Up Strategy 🧂Add dried spices in stages - some at the beginning for deep infusion, and a final sprinkle of fresh spices in the last hour to maintain bright, vibrant flavors.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
High Protein
Low Carb
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