EASY SLOW COOKER CHILI | HOW TO MAKE SLOW COOKER CHILI

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be healthier, while crushed tomatoes are often cheaper.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Cannellini beans are lighter, while pinto beans are generally more affordable.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water with bouillon is cost-effective.

Add ground beef to a skillet over medium-high heat and break it up into small pieces.

Halfway through cooking the beef, add chopped onions seasoned with kosher salt and coarse black pepper.

When the beef and onions are done, drain the grease and add the mixture to a slow cooker.

Add garlic, beef broth, Rotel tomatoes and chilies, and tomato sauce to the slow cooker.

Sprinkle in chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, sugar, kosher salt, and coarse black pepper.

Add unsweetened cocoa, cinnamon, and coriander for additional flavor.

Stir everything to combine well.

Cover the slow cooker and cook for about 6 to 8 hours without removing the lid.

When the chili is about 30 minutes from being done, rinse and drain the ranch style beans and add them to the chili.

Serve the chili topped with cheese and chives.

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