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Close-up of slow cooker beef and black bean chili in a white bowl.

Slow Cooker Beef and Black Bean Chili

A hearty and flavorful chili made with beef and black beans, cooked slowly for maximum taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chili
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onion is soft.
  3. Transfer the beef mixture to the slow cooker.
  4. Add the black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
  6. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 20mg

Notes

For extra heat, add a diced jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper.

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