Easy Slow Cooker Chili Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

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

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

Dice one large onion and one large green pepper.

Mince four cloves of garlic.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add 2 lbs of ground beef (80/20) to the skillet.

Add the diced onion, green pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet.

Cook until the beef is browned and the veggies are slightly softened, about 6-7 minutes.

Drain the beef and veggie mixture into the sink.

Transfer the drained mixture to a slow cooker.

Add 3 cans of kidney beans (drained and rinsed) to the slow cooker.

Add two 14oz cans of diced tomatoes and one 28 oz can of tomato sauce to the slow cooker.

Pour in 1/2 cup of beef broth.

Add 2 tablespoons of chili powder, 2 teaspoons of cumin, 1.5 teaspoons of dried oregano, 1.5 teaspoons of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to the slow cooker.

Stir the mixture well.

Add 1-3 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the mixture and stir again.

Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.

Once cooked, garnish with shredded cheese, scallions, and sour cream before serving.

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