Crockpot Chili

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs ground beef
• 2 cans (15 oz each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp crushed red chili flakes
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, for topping

Steps

1. 1

   1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no pink remains, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat and transfer to the crockpot.

2. 2

   2. Add the diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the crockpot along with the kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth.

3. 3

   3. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper until everything is evenly combined.

4. 4

   4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, stirring once or twice if possible.

5. 5

   5. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving, then ladle into bowls and top generously with shredded cheddar, letting it melt over the hot chili.