Spicy Slow-Cooked Chili

Name: Spicy Slow-Cooked Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 2 to 3 hot chili peppers of your choice; 3 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 to 4 cups tomato juice

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 4 hours

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

I love that I can put the ingredients in the slow cooker and forget about it for a few hours. If you like your chili thick, you'll enjoy this version.

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
2 to 3 hot chili peppers of your choice
3 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 to 4 cups tomato juice

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Remove seeds from the chili peppers if desired; chop peppers. Add to the slow cooker. Stir in the beans, tomato paste, onion, green pepper, seasonings and 2 cups tomato juice.
Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until heated through, adding more tomato juice if needed to achieve desired thickness.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 272 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 409mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 25g protein.

I love that I can put the ingredients in the slow cooker and forget about it for a few hours. If you like your chili thick, you'll enjoy this version.

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