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Best-Ever Crockpot Chili

Slow cooker Chili, just like Wendy's.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Course: Lunch, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16
Calories: 374kcal
Cost: $22

Equipment

  • Slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs ground beef (not in a tube)
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 15-oz can dark red kidney beans, rinsed & drained
  • 1 16-oz can pinto beans, drained
  • 1 10-oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 14.5-oz can diced tomatoes (no salt)
  • 1 green pepper, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 c water or broth (beef or chicken)

Chili Seasoning

  • T chili powder
  • 1 T cumin
  • t salt
  • 1 t sugar
  • t garlic powder
  • 1 t onion powder
  • t cayenne pepper
  • ½ t pepper

Instructions

  • Cook the ground beef in a pan until almost done, then drain & add onions. Season with Worcestershire & tabasco sauce if desired.
  • Continue cooking until no longer pink and onions appear translucent. Remove from heat & set aside to cool slightly.
  • Combine the chili seasoning ingredients in a small bowl & stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Add all ingredients to crock pot, stir to combine, cover & cook on low 8 hours.