Crockpot Chili with Beans

July 01, 2013

Chili is a seasonal meal at our house that gets requested often. Not only is it hearty, but it’s relatively inexpensive, which makes it nice on the pocketbook while feeding a large family. Everyone has their own spin on chili; you can have a version with no beans such as Heather’s or even use turkey as Bevin does. My version cooks in your Crockpot, but the ground beef is browned prior to adding into the Crockpot. You may certainly cook this on the stove top too; many times I get out a big pot a

2 lbs ground beef (I used ground chuck)
4 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup diced onion
2 packages of chili seasoning
2 29 ounce cans tomato sauce
1 14.5 ounce can dark red kidney beans, undrained
1 14.5 ounce can light red kidney beans, undrained
1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies
Optional: shredded cheese or sour cream as a topping

Brown ground beef along with garlic & diced onion. When thoroughly cooked, drain off all fat. Add all ingredients into Crockpot (I use a 5 qt and it fits nicely). Stir together. Place lid on top and cook on...
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Nutritions

Calories
364

Sodium
204mg
8% DV

Fat
21g
33% DV

Protein
27g
55% DV

Carbs
6g
2% DV

Fiber
2g
9% DV