Easy Chili Recipe
Description:
Indulge in the heartiness of this Easy Chili recipe, perfect for cozy gatherings or weeknight dinners. Made with simple ingredients, this chili bursts with flavor and warmth, promising to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 3 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can stewed tomatoes
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- Cheddar cheese, shredded
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 286.2
- Fat: 12.9g
- Saturated Fat: 6.3g
- Cholesterol: 45.5mg
- Sodium: 1268.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 25.8g
- Fiber: 6.8g
- Sugar: 8.5g
- Protein: 18.7g
Servings:
This recipe yields approximately 12 servings.
Cooking Times:
| Preparation | Cooking |
|---|---|
| 10 minutes | 8 hours |
Instructions:
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Brown the Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked.
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Add Aromatics: Halfway through the browning process, add chopped onions and diced green peppers to the skillet. Continue cooking until the vegetables are softened and aromatic.
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Drain: Once the meat is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, drain any excess grease from the skillet.
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Transfer to Slow Cooker: Transfer the cooked meat and vegetables to a slow cooker, ensuring to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
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Combine Ingredients: To the slow cooker, add salt, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, drained kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, and tomato paste. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
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Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low heat for 7 to 8 hours. This slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld together beautifully, resulting in a rich and flavorful chili.
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Serve: Once the chili is fully cooked and aromatic, ladle it into bowls and serve hot. Top each serving with a generous sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese for extra flavor and indulgence.
Enjoy!
Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy the comforting warmth and flavor of this Easy Chili recipe. Whether it’s a chilly evening or a casual get-together, this hearty dish is sure to impress and satisfy everyone’s cravings.
