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Slow Cooker Chili Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Chili Recipe
Total time: 505 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef (browned and drained) (Source: 2 lbs. ground beef (browned and drained)); 1 each large white onion (diced) (Source: 1 large white onion (diced)); 1 each green bell pepper (diced) (Source: 1 green bell pepper (diced)); 3 Tbsp chili powder (Source: 3 Tbsp. chili powder); 2 tsp salt (Source: 2 tsp. salt); ½ tsp pepper (Source: ½ tsp. pepper); 1 tsp onion powder (Source: 1 tsp. onion powder); ¼ tsp cumin (Source: ¼ tsp. cumin); 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce (Source: 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce); 1 Tbsp brown sugar (Source: 1 Tbsp. brown sugar); 1 cup beer (use your favorite, I use coors light) (Source: 1 cup beer (use your favorite, I use coors light)); 29 oz diced tomatoes (or stewed tomatoes (two14.5-oz. cans)) (Source: 29 oz. diced tomatoes (or stewed tomatoes (two14.5-oz. cans))); 15 oz can tomato sauce (Source: 15 oz. can tomato sauce); 30 oz pinto beans (drained and rinsed (two 15-oz. cans)) (Source: 30 oz. pinto beans (drained and rinsed (two 15-oz. cans))); 1 each beef bouillon cube (Source: 1 beef bouillon cube); 2 Tbsp water (Source: 2 Tbsp. water)

Slow Cooker Chili Recipe is made with chili powder, ground beef, and pinto beans.

Prep: 25 min
Total: 505 min
Original yield: Serves 8
Ingredients: 16 listed

Make it part of your week

Estimating…

Main courseAmericanBeefBeans & lentilsPrep: 16–30 minutesTotal: over 60 minutes

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Primary protein: Beef · Beans & lentils
Cuisine: American
Preparation & total time: Prep: 16–30 minutes · Total: over 60 minutes

A few quick notes

1. Check when to cover

Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.

2. Choose the cooking schedule

Check the slow-cooker setting and timing before deciding when to start.

3. Follow the microwave stages

Use the settings, sequence and checks specified for the microwave.

Get to know the ingredients

ground beef (browned and drained)

In the method: Add everything to the slow cooker, except the beef bouillon cube and the water.

large white onion (diced)

In the method: Add everything to the slow cooker, except the beef bouillon cube and the water.

green bell pepper (diced)

In the method: Add everything to the slow cooker, except the beef bouillon cube and the water.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the slow cooker. Start with this step: Add everything to the slow cooker, except the beef bouillon cube and the water.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Microwave for 40 seconds, or until the water is hot enough to melt the cube.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 8. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: themagicalslowcooker.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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