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Classic Crockpot Chili

December 15, 2016 by Cara Kretz Leave a Comment

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Crockpot ChiliCrockpot Chili is a perfect recipe for a cold, snowy winter day. This is a classic and easy recipe that will please kids, husbands and crowds alike. Put it on early, and let it cook for 6 hours. It can keep on warm in the crockpot for hours.

Crockpot ChiliServe it loaded with cheese and with a cold beer while watching football.  Or serve it while watching Will Farrell’s movie Elf with a side of Christmas Cookies and Candy Canes.  Crockpot Chili is comfort food, versatile and healthy too.

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Classic Crockpot Chili

Classic Crockpot Chili is a perfect recipe for a cold, snowy winter day. This is a classic and easy recipe that will please kids, husbands and crowds alike. Put it on early, and let it cook for 6 hours. It can keep on warm in the crockpot for hours.
Course Meat
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 40 minutes
Author Homemade Italian Cooking with Cara

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs. ground beef
  • 1 large white onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and minced (or to taste)
  • 2 28- ounce cans crushed tomato sauce
  • 2 15- ounce cans red kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne chili pepper or to taste
  • Garnish
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 4 green onions sliced
  • 1 cup sour cream

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet on the stovetop over medium high heat. Break up the ground beef with your hand and add to the pan. Crumble the beef further to small chunks with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Add the onion and cook until the beef is brown and the onions are translucent. Add the spices and mix to evenly combine.
  • Transfer the meat mixture to a large crockpot. Add the tomatoes, kidney beans, and jalapeno. Stir to combine. Cover the crock pot and put on low for 6 hours.
  • Serve chili with grated cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, and a dollop of sour cream if desired.

Filed Under: Meat & Fish, Recipe Index Tagged With: beans, beef, crockpot

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