Ingredients
• 1½ lbs ground beef or turkey
• 1 large sweet onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
• 2 (10 oz) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)
• 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 (15.5 oz) can kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15.5 oz) can pinto beans, drained
• 3 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
• ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
In a skillet, brown the ground beef. Add chopped onion halfway through and cook until soft. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Drain grease.
Transfer the beef mixture to your slow cooker.
Whisk tomato paste into beef broth, then pour over the meat.
Add all remaining ingredients: diced tomatoes, beans, and spices.
Cover and cook:
• Low for 6–8 hours
• High for 3–4 hours
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5–8 hrs
Nutrition
- Calories: 249
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Protein: 17g