Description
Hearty Paula Deen Crock Pot Chili delivers robust southwestern flavors simmered to perfection. Savory ground beef, aromatic spices, and rich tomato base create a comforting meal you can enjoy with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 pounds (0.9 kilograms) lean ground beef, (90/10 or 93/7)
Beans and Vegetables:
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 15 ounces (425 grams) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 30 ounces (850 grams) kidney beans, two 15-ounce cans, drained and rinsed
Spices and Tomato Products:
- 2 teaspoons cumin powder
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 30 ounces (850 grams) diced tomatoes, with their juice
- 10 ounces (280 grams) diced tomatoes and green chilis, with their juice
- 30 ounces (850 grams) tomato sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the protein base by heating a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature. Thoroughly brown the ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles while releasing its natural fats. This process should take approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Incorporate diced onions into the skillet, sautéing until they become translucent and tender, which typically requires 4-5 minutes of continuous cooking.
- Introduce minced garlic and aromatic spices including cumin powder, chili powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir vigorously for 30 seconds to ensure even distribution and maximize flavor development.
- Transfer the seasoned meat mixture into a 6-litre (6-quart) slow cooker, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Pour in black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes with their natural juices, diced tomatoes with green chilis, and tomato sauce. Gently blend all components to create a harmonious mixture.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and select cooking method: high setting for 3-4 hours or low setting for 6-8 hours, allowing flavors to meld and develop deeply.
- Once cooking is complete, taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve the chili piping hot, garnished with optional toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped cilantro.
Notes
- Gentle simmering develops complex layers of flavor, transforming simple ingredients into a mouthwatering meal that gets better with time.
- Customize heat levels by gradually adding spices, allowing each family member to enjoy their perfect chili intensity.
- Rinsing canned beans removes excess sodium and starch, ensuring a cleaner taste and smoother texture in your final dish.
- Quality spices make a massive difference – fresh, fragrant seasonings elevate your chili from good to extraordinary.
- Properly browning ground beef creates a rich caramelized foundation that intensifies the overall depth and complexity of your chili.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 447
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 74mg