Slow Cooker No-Bean Chili
This hearty and flavorful no-bean chili is a simple set-it-and-forget-it meal perfect for a chilly day. Ground beef is combined with aromatic vegetables and a blend of spices, slow-cooked to tender perfection in a rich tomato base. Serve with your favorite toppings for a satisfying and comforting dish.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ground beef | 3 pounds |
| Large yellow onion, diced | 1 |
| Large poblano peppers, diced | 2 |
| Garlic, minced | 3 cloves |
| Chili powder | 2 tablespoons |
| Ancho chili powder | 2 teaspoons |
| Chipotle seasoning | 2-3 teaspoons |
| Cumin | 2 teaspoons |
| Salt | 2 teaspoons |
| Black pepper | 1 teaspoon |
| Tomato sauce | 2 (14 oz) cans |
| Fire roasted diced tomatoes | 2 (14 oz) cans |
| Cheese (for topping) | As needed |
| Sour cream (for topping) | As needed |
| Tortilla chips (for topping) | As needed |
| Green onions (for topping) | As needed |
| Avocado (for topping) | As needed |
Instructions:
- In a large Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until almost no pink remains.
- Drain off any excess grease from the Dutch oven.
- Return the Dutch oven to the stovetop over medium heat. Add the diced onions, diced poblano peppers, minced garlic, chili powder, ancho chili powder, chipotle seasoning, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir the mixture often and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften and the spices become fragrant.
- Transfer the browned beef and vegetable mixture to your slow cooker.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and the fire-roasted diced tomatoes (including their juices) into the slow cooker.
- Stir everything together to ensure all the ingredients are well combined.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat for 6-8 hours, or on high heat for 3-4 hours.
- Once the chili is cooked, serve it hot in bowls.
- Offer a variety of toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, crushed tortilla chips, chopped green onions, and diced avocado for everyone to customize their chili.
