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Easy Crockpot Chili

Close-up of a deep green bowl filled with rich, meaty crockpot chili topped with a dollop of sour cream.

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A simple dump-and-go chili recipe for the slow cooker using ground beef and turkey.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef and ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
  2. Transfer the browned meat to the slow cooker.
  3. Add the chopped onion, kidney beans, black beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth to the slow cooker.
  4. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper, if using.
  5. Stir all ingredients well to combine.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  7. Stir before serving.

Notes

  • Serve with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.
  • This chili freezes well for future meals. Cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers.

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