Slow Cooker Award Winning Chili

Oh my goodness, you’re going to love this slow cooker award winning chili recipe! Made in the slow cooker it is literally exploding with delicious flavor.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Slow Cooker Award Winning Chili

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 8 20

Total Time 8 35

Servings servings

Calories 265kcal

Author Dana DeVolk

Equipment

slow cooker

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef 80/20
1 cup chopped white onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 - 28 ounce cans petite diced tomatoes
8 ounce can tomato sauce
10 ounce can rotel
1 cup salsa
27 ounce can chili beans in chili sauce undrained
16 ounce can chili beans in chili sauce undrained
15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed

Instructions

Add the ground beef to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Break it up into crumbles and cook until there is almost no pink left, 8-10 minutes. Drain well.
2 pounds lean ground beef
Add the onion and pepper and cook until they start to soften about 5 minutes.
1 cup chopped white onion, 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
Add the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, and stir well to combine. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until fragrant, stirring often.
2 tablespoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Place the meat mixture into an 8-quart slow cooker.
Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, rotel, salsa, chili beans, and black beans. Stir well to combine.
2 - 28 ounce cans petite diced tomatoes, 8 ounce can tomato sauce, 10 ounce can rotel, 1 cup salsa, 27 ounce can chili beans in chili sauce, 16 ounce can chili beans in chili sauce, 15 ounce can black beans
Cook for 6-8 hours on low or 5-6 hours on high, stirring every hour or so if you can to make sure nothing sticks. To thicken slightly, remove the top for the last 30 minutes to an hour.
Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Brown the Meat Well: Browning the ground beef before adding it to the slow cooker adds a lot of flavor and gets rid of excess grease. Don’t skip this step!
Stir Occasionally: If you can, give the chili a stir every hour or so while it cooks. This helps prevent sticking and ensures even cooking.
Let It Simmer: The longer you let the chili simmer, the better the flavors will meld together. If you have the time, let it cook on low for the full 8 hours.
Customize the Heat: Adjust the amount of chili powder and rotel to your taste. If you like it spicier, add more; if you prefer it milder, use less.
Use Quality Ingredients: Using high-quality ground beef and fresh vegetables can make a big difference in the flavor of your chili.
Serve with Toppings: Offer a variety of toppings like cheese, sour cream, and green onions so everyone can customize their bowl.

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