Best Ground Beef Chili - Homemade Slow Cooker Ground Beef Chili

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while monterey jack is often cheaper.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories, while plain yogurt is a budget-friendly option.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes are healthier, while crushed tomatoes are often less expensive.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add ground beef to the pot; cook until browned, breaking it apart, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain excess fat from the pot if necessary.

Stir in canned tomatoes, kidney beans, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.

Simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.

Serve hot, topped with jalapeños, cheddar cheese, and sour cream.

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