Slow Cooker No Bean Chili
This Slow Cooker No Bean Chili is a hearty, flavorful and meaty dish that is easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights. There is no better way to warm up on a chilly day than with a filling bowl of chili.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 546kcal
Equipment
- large skillet
- 6 quart slow cooker
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 16 ounces tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for extra heat
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker. Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and minced garlic.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and beef broth.
- Add the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Mix all the ingredients until well combined.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary before serving.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, or diced avocado.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 546kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 1795mg | Potassium: 2032mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 4069IU | Vitamin C: 88mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 9mg