Hearty Slow Cooker Chili

This hearty Slow Cooker Chili is the perfect comfort food for a cold day. It’s packed with flavor and easy to make. The combination of ground beef, vegetables, and spices creates a delicious and satisfying meal that’s perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 sweet yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 30 oz chicken broth
• 15 oz can tomato sauce
• 14.5 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp oregano (or Italian seasoning)
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/2 cup uncooked Minute Rice

Instructions:

1. Combine Ingredients: In a 4-quart or larger slow cooker, combine the ground beef, bell peppers, onion, garlic, chicken broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
2. Cook on Low: Cook on LOW for 8 hours, or on HIGH for 4 hours.
3. Add Rice: Stir in the uncooked Minute Rice, cover, and cook on HIGH for an additional 20 minutes.
4. Serve: Serve hot, topped with mozzarella cheese, if desired.

Tips:

• For a spicier chili, add a teaspoon of chili powder or a few dashes of hot sauce.
• To make the chili even heartier, add a can of kidney beans or black beans.
• Serve with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, or tortilla chips.

This Slow Cooker Chili is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. It’s a great way to use up leftover ingredients and is perfect for feeding a crowd.

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Ingredients

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1 lb ground beef, browned and drained

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

1 sweet yellow onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

30 oz chicken broth

15 oz can tomato sauce

14.5 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes

1 tsp oregano (or Italian seasoning)

1/2 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1/2 cup uncooked Minute Rice

Instructions

Instructions:

Combine Ingredients: In a 4-quart or larger slow cooker, combine the ground beef, bell peppers, onion, garlic, chicken broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir well.

Cook on Low: Cook on LOW for 8 hours, or on HIGH for 4 hours.

Add Rice: Stir in the uncooked Minute Rice, cover, and cook on HIGH for an additional 20 minutes.

Serve: Serve hot, topped with mozzarella cheese, if desired.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 8-12 hours | Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes – 12 hours 20 minutes

Yields: 6-8 servings

• Author: Olivia Chen