Description
This no-bean slow cooker chili combines browned lean ground beef, diced onion, garlic and bell peppers with diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and a warm spice blend. It cooks low and slow, and the tomato paste is stirred in about 30 minutes before serving to thicken the chili slightly. Serve it warm with your favorite chili toppings.
Ingredients
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- 2 lb lean ground beef
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 T olive oil
- 3-4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 bell peppers, diced ((color of choice, we use 1 red and 1 green))
- 2 cans diced tomatoes not drained (approx. 15 oz.) (can use rotel instead)
- 2 cans tomato sauce (approx. 15 oz.)
- 2 T chili powder
- ½ T cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1½ tsp oregano
- 1 tsp Worcestershire
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 T tomato paste (more as needed)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat: Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat. Once hot, add the olive oil and allow to heat up. Add the diced onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes or until they start to become translucent. Add the ground beef, breaking into smaller pieces and cook until browned and no longer pink in center. Drain excess grease.
- Add the cooked beef and onions to the…: Add the cooked beef and onions to the crock pot along with all other ingredients except the tomato paste. Stir well to combine.
- Cover the crock pot and cook on low…: Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the peppers are softened as desired.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the…: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the tomato paste and allow the chili to thicken slightly. Serve with your favorite chili toppings and enjoy!
Notes
Tomato paste can be increased slightly if a thicker chili is preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner Ideas
- Method: slow cooker