Slow-Cooker Easy Chili
"I used this recipe to enter my first chili cook-off. It has cinnamon, so it's a bit savory and a bit sweet. Everyone asks me to make it."
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Lean Ground Beef | 1-1.5lbs, 2 cans, 1, 1 8oz. can, 1/2 cup, 1 can, 2 Tbsp, 1 tsp, 1 Tbsp, 1 Tbsp, 1/2 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1/2 tsp, For topping, optional, For topping, optional |
| Rotel | |
| Diced Onion | |
| tomato sauce | |
| Low-sodium beef or vegetable broth | |
| Kidney beans, drained | |
| Chili Powder | |
| Cinnamon | |
| Fresh minced garlic | |
| Paprika | |
| Ground cayenne | |
| Ground cumin | |
| Ground nutmeg | |
| Salt to taste | |
| Black pepper to taste | |
| Shredded cheddar cheese | |
| Sour cream |
Directions
- Add ground beef to large slow cooker/Crockpot. Use a spatula to break up the meat for easier cooking.
- Add Rotel, tomato sauce, diced onion, kidney beans, chili powder, cinnamon, garlic, paprika, cayenne, cumin, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and broth. Stir well to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Once cooked, stir well.
- Serve immediately and top with shredded cheddar cheese, more diced onion, and sour cream, or serve in baked potatoes or over spaghetti.