Description
The BEST Easy Slow Cooker Chilli Con Carne is a hearty and flavorful dish that brings comfort to any meal. This easy-to-follow recipe allows you to whip up a delicious chili using simple ingredients that are perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week ahead. With its rich blend of spices, tender beef, and nutritious beans, this chili not only satisfies your taste buds but also provides a healthy boost of protein and fiber. Best of all, it requires minimal effort—just set it in the slow cooker and let it do the work while you enjoy your day.
Ingredients
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- 500 g lean minced beef
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 400 g chopped tomatoes (canned)
- 2 tablespoons tomato purée
- 400 g mixed beans in chilli sauce (canned)
- 200 ml beef stock
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 ½ teaspoon chilli powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (or 1 small square of dark chocolate)
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add minced beef, diced onion, and minced garlic; cook for about 10 minutes until browned.
- Transfer the mixture to your slow cooker. Stir in chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, mixed beans, beef stock, thyme, chilli powder, cumin, cocoa powder (or chocolate), and smoked paprika.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5 hours. Stir occasionally if possible.
- Taste before serving to adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with rice or toppings of choice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg