It’s Chili SZN

Info

20 minutes prep8 hours cook
Serves 6–8
Main Dish
Good LeftoversSlow Cooker

Equipment

  • 6+ qt slow cooker
  • 12" cast iron or non-stick skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium white onion, diced
  • 4 tbsp or 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • ~1/2 cup chili spice
  • 2 14.5 oz cans diced fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 15 oz can each dark red kidney beans & light red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2–3 bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth

Directions

Meat Prep

  1. Heat cast iron to medium-high and add 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil.
  2. Add onion and pinch of chili spice and cook about 2–3 minutes.
  3. Toss in the tomato paste, garlic, ground beef, and an additional tbsp or two of chili spice. Cook until meat is browned.

Slow Cookin'

  1. Dump canned goods, broth, cooked meat, bay leaves, and the remaining seasoning into slow cooker.
  2. Cook on low for 6–8 hours, or high for 3–4 hours.
  3. Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, chives, and jalapeño cheddar cornbread.

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