Family-Favorite Chili
Equipment
- skillet 12-inch
- slow cooker
Ingredients
- 2 lb lean at least 80% ground beef
- 1 large onion chopped (1 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 can 28 oz diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 can 15 to 16 oz kidney or pinto beans, drained, rinsed
- Shredded Cheddar cheese if desired
Instructions
- In 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned; drain.
- Spray 3½- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
- In slow cooker, mix beef and remaining ingredients except beans and cheese.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours (or High heat setting 3 to 4 hours).
- Stir in beans.
- Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes longer or until slightly thickened.
- Sprinkle with cheese
Notes & Wine Advice
Quick Variation:
For an alternative chili, reduce ground beef to 1 pound. Add 1 pound cooked smoked beef sausage, cut into ½-inch slices, in step 2. Substitute shredded smoked Cheddar or smoked Gouda cheese for the shredded Cheddar.
Nutrition values
Calories: 300 kcal