Slow Cooker Beef and Bean Chili

This slow cooker beef and bean chili is the perfect comfort food for a busy weeknight. Throw everything in the crockpot in the morning and come home to a delicious and hearty meal.

Ingredients

• 1 lb of ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 can (15 oz) of kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) of black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (14.5 oz) of diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (8 oz) of tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp of chili powder
• 1 tsp of ground cumin
• 1 tsp of paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Shredded cheddar cheese, for serving
• Sour cream, for serving
• Fresh cilantro, chopped, for serving

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.
2. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the onion is soft and translucent.
3. Transfer the beef mixture to your slow cooker.
4. Add the kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir everything together.
5. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
6. Serve the chili hot, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and some fresh cilantro.

This slow cooker beef and bean chili is not only easy to make, but it’s also packed with flavor and perfect for feeding a crowd. Give it a try and let us know what you think!

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