Easy Slow Cooked Chili

Name: Easy Slow Cooked Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Yield: 12 servings (3 quarts)
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 4 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (28 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 4 to 5 teaspoons chili powder; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 6 hours

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts)

Test Kitchen Approved

Sandra McKenzie of Braham, Minnesota says this slow cooker chili is satisfying. "I use home-canned tomatoes and pizza sauce to give it my own unique flavor," she adds.

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
4 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (28 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/4 cup chopped onion
4 to 5 teaspoons chili powder
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 188 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 473mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein.

Sandra McKenzie of Braham, Minnesota says this slow cooker chili is satisfying. "I use home-canned tomatoes and pizza sauce to give it my own unique flavor," she adds.

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