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Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Chili: 8 Hour Bliss

Slow Cooker Beef Chili (Set-It-and-Forget-It Comfort)
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A hearty, comforting beef chili that cooks itself in the slow cooker. Perfect for a ‘set-it-and-forget-it’ meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 bell peppers (any color), chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup beef broth

Instructions

  1. Place the beef, onion, bell peppers, and garlic in your slow cooker.
  2. Add the crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies.
  3. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using).
  4. Season with salt and black pepper.
  5. Pour in the beef broth.
  6. Stir everything together to combine.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
  8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
  • For a thicker chili, you can uncover the slow cooker for the last hour of cooking.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped cilantro.

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