Ingredients
- 2 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 Tbsp oil (if needed for browning)
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth, plus more as needed
- 3 Tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ¼–½ tsp cayenne pepper, to taste
- ¾–1 tsp kosher salt, to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 can kidney beans, rinsed (optional)
- 1 can black beans, rinsed (optional)
- 2 Tbsp masa harina
- 3 Tbsp water (for masa slurry)
- 1–2 tsp apple cider vinegar (finish)
Equipment
- 5–6 qt slow cooker
- Large skillet
- Wooden spoon
- knife and cutting board
- Instant-read thermometer
- Measuring spoons and cups
Method
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, crumbling finely, until no pink remains and internal temperature reaches 160°F. Drain excess fat.
- Sauté onion and green bell pepper for 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and cayenne; toast for 30 seconds.
- Transfer sautéed mixture to the slow cooker. Add tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, salt, pepper, and browned beef. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
- Add beans (if using) in the final 30 minutes of cooking to warm through.
- Mix masa harina with water. Stir into chili and cook for 10 minutes to thicken. Finish with apple cider vinegar and adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 27gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 580mgFiber: 7gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1100IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg
Notes
Beanless: Skip beans and add an extra ½ lb ground beef or chuck cubes.
Healthy: Use leaner ground beef or turkey, toss in veggies like zucchini or mushrooms, and swap sour cream for Greek yogurt.
Spice: Add cayenne at the end for more control.
Equipment: 5–6 qt slow cooker, skillet, instant-read thermometer.
Healthy: Use leaner ground beef or turkey, toss in veggies like zucchini or mushrooms, and swap sour cream for Greek yogurt.
Spice: Add cayenne at the end for more control.
Equipment: 5–6 qt slow cooker, skillet, instant-read thermometer.
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