Slow Cooker Chili Beef Bowl (Print-Friendly Version)

Simmered beef, beans, and vibrant vegetables create a crowd-pleasing one-pot chili for all occasions.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 900 grams lean ground beef
02 - 240 grams chopped white onion
03 - 150 grams chopped green bell pepper

→ Seasonings

04 - 2 tablespoons chili powder
05 - 2 teaspoons garlic powder
06 - 2 teaspoons onion powder
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Tomato Base

09 - 1590 grams petite diced tomatoes
10 - 225 grams tomato sauce
11 - 285 grams diced tomatoes with green chiles
12 - 240 grams salsa (any type)

→ Beans

13 - 1220 grams chili beans in chili sauce, undrained
14 - 425 grams black beans, drained and rinsed

# Steps:

01 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add lean ground beef. Cook and break apart with a spatula until the meat is thoroughly browned, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Drain any excess fat well.
02 - Add chopped white onion and chopped green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables soften, about 3 to 5 minutes.
03 - Stir in chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and continue cooking for another 5 minutes until aromatics are fragrant.
04 - Remove the skillet from heat. Transfer the cooked meat and sautéed vegetables to an 8-litre (or larger) slow cooker.
05 - Add petite diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with green chiles, salsa, chili beans with sauce, and black beans to the slow cooker. Stir to thoroughly combine all ingredients.
06 - Cover and cook on LOW heat for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 5 to 6 hours. Stir every hour if possible to prevent sticking. For a thicker consistency, remove the lid during the final hour on LOW or final 30 minutes on HIGH.
07 - Once the chili reaches desired thickness and flavour, serve hot with optional toppings as desired.

# Notes & Tips:

01 - For a bolder flavour, prepare one day in advance and reheat gently before serving to allow spices to meld.
02 - The batch yields approximately 23 cups, ideal for gatherings or meal prep.

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