Award Winning Homemade Crockpot Chili Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes add brightness, while crushed tomatoes are often cheaper.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

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

Add a generous amount of oil to a large skillet.

Add diced onion, bell pepper, and celery to the skillet; stir for about 3 minutes until softened.

Add minced garlic to the skillet; stir for less than a minute until softened.

Add 2 pounds of ground beef to the skillet; break it up with a spatula and brown it until halfway cooked.

Mix together 2 teaspoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 2 teaspoons complete seasoning, 1 teaspoon Larry seasoning salt, and 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper in a bowl.

Add the mixed spices to the ground beef; stir to combine and let the spices bloom in the oil.

Add 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce to the beef mixture; stir to combine.

Transfer the beef mixture to the crockpot; set it to low.

Add 128-ounce can of diced fire roasted tomatoes (drained) to the crockpot.

Add 2 cans of black chili beans (do not drain) to the crockpot.

Pour in 2 cups of beef broth or chicken broth; stir everything together.

Add 1 tablespoon of sugar (brown or white) to balance flavors; stir to combine.

Cover the crockpot and let it simmer for 6-8 hours depending on desired thickness.

After cooking, check the consistency and flavors; adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve hot, garnished with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and optionally parsley.

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