Favorite Chili

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Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich, slow-cooked American classic with tender beef and hearty beans
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This hearty Favorite Chili is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings or lazy weekends. Made with coarsely ground beef chuck, it offers a robust meaty texture that stands up to long simmering times. The combination of pinto or kidney beans and fresh tomatoes creates a thick, savory sauce packed with deep flavors. Slow cooking allows the spices to meld perfectly with the ingredients, resulting in a dish that tastes even better the next day. It’s perfect for feeding a crowd, meal prepping for the week, or serving with cornbread and cheese. Simple yet satisfying, this recipe brings authentic home-style warmth to your table without any complicated techniques.

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Favorite Chili

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 626.0

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This hearty Favorite Chili is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings or lazy weekends. Made with coarsely ground beef chuck, it offers a robust meaty texture that stands up to long simmering times. The combination of pinto or kidney beans and fresh tomatoes creates a thick, savory sauce packed with deep flavors. Slow cooking allows the spices to meld perfectly with the ingredients, resulting in a dish that tastes even better the next day. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for feeding a crowd, meal prepping for the week, or serving with cornbread and cheese. Simple yet satisfying, this recipe brings authentic home-style warmth to your table without any complicated techniques.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. If using dry beans, rinse them thoroughly and soak in water for several hours or overnight.
  2. Parboil the soaked dry beans in a saucepan of water for 30 minutes until slightly softened, then drain well.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the coarsely ground beef chuck with the prepared beans.
  4. Add chopped onions, green bell pepper, crushed garlic, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and pepper to the bowl.
  5. Transfer all ingredients into the slow cooker in the order listed.
  6. Stir the mixture once to ensure even distribution of spices and vegetables.
  7. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 10 to 12 hours, or on HIGH for 5 to 6 hours.
  8. Taste and adjust salt and seasoning before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 626.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34.6g54%
Saturated Fat 13.6g68%
Cholesterol 177.1mg60%
Sodium 178.2mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 12.8g5%
Dietary Fiber 4.3g18%
Sugars 7.8g
Protein 62.1g125%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chili, beef, slow cooker, beans, comfort food, american, hearty, dinner, spicy, tomato, cumin, onion, garlic, bell pepper, crockpot, family style, meal prep, winter, savory, chuck
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