The Best Easy Slow Cooker Chili

• 2 pounds organic, grass-fed ground beef (I used 80/20 but you could use leaner, or ground turkey)
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 16oz can organic red kidney beans*, drained and rinsed
• 1 16oz can organic white cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 28oz can organic diced tomatoes, not drained
• 1/4 cup organic tomato paste
• 2 1/2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon

* or could use black beans, if you prefer

Directions:

1. In a large stovetop pan sauté the onion and pepper in olive oil until translucent. Add in the ground beef and cook until beef is browned.
2. Add the onion & beef mixture to the slow cooker along with the rest of the ingredients and combine well.
3. Cook on high heat for 3-4 hours or low heat for 6-8 hours, depending on your slow cooker’s settings.
4. Serve with cornbread or add whatever toppings you’d like! Tortilla chips, avocado, cheese, sour cream, fresh herbs, Fritos, etc.

If you don’t have a slow cooker, you can use a large pot or dutch oven. Cook everything in the same order on medium or low heat for at least 30 minutes.

As always, if you make this Easy Slow Cooker Chili or any of my other recipes, I’d love to see how they turn out! Be sure to tag me on Instagram @Hungry.blonde 🙂 xoxo GG