🔵 Best Slow Cooker Chili Recipe

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.

Brown the beef over medium heat. (this is optional, you can place ground beef uncooked directly into slow cooker)

Place the beef in a slow cooker, mixing in onion, celery, green bell pepper, garlic, tomato puree, kidney beans, and cannellini beans (you can drain and rinse if you feel strongly about it).

Season with chili powder, salt, basil, oregano, black pepper, and hot pepper sauce.

Cover, and cook 8 hours on Low.

Cooking Techniques

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