How to Make Crockpot Chili | Easy Chili

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often cheaper.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are more nutritious, while pinto beans are usually less expensive.

Soak small red beans overnight or cook them in an instant pot for 35 minutes.

Brown 1.5 pounds of ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic.

Chop and add 3/4 of a large onion to the browned beef.

Add the cooked small red beans to the pot.

Add a 28 ounce can of diced tomatoes and a can of diced tomatoes with green chilies.

Add a can of tomato sauce to the mixture.

Stir the mixture well before adding spices.

Add 2 tablespoons of chili powder, adjusting for spice preference.

Add 3 teaspoons of salt, tasting at the end to adjust if necessary.

Add about 1 teaspoon of dehydrated garlic and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for heat.

Stir the mixture again to combine all ingredients well.

Cover the crock pot and set it on low for 6 to 8 hours.

After cooking, check the chili for consistency and taste before serving.

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