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Slow Cooker Chunky Chili

Teresa Ambra
If you enjoy a great chili for tailgating parties or cold, fall evenings, this Slow Cooker Chunky Chili is the way to go! It's easy to whip up and cooks in the slow cooker. It's not overly hot or spicy, so even kids will enjoy this recipe. Serve it with sour cream, Cheddar cheese, green onions, sliced jalapeños (if desired) and Fritos or Tortilla Chips. Gluten free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Course Beef, Main Dish, Pork Main Dish, Soups, Stews & Chowders
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 12
Calories 401 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large slow cooker with lid
  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 hamburger chopper to cut meat into small pieces while frying
  • 1 colander
  • 1 sharp knife to cut vegetables
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 lb. mild pork sausage
  • 64 oz. can kidney beans rinsed and drained (4 16-oz. cans)
  • 29 oz. can diced petite tomatoes undrained
  • 20 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chilis undrained
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper seeded and chopped (I used an orange bell pepper)
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning or make Homemade Taco Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
  • toppings: sliced jalapeños, green onions, sour cream, cheddar cheese, Fritos and Tortilla Chips as desired (I used a Taco Blend Cheddar cheese)

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef and sausage until meat is no longer pink.
  • Use a hamburger chopper to break meat down into small pieces while frying.
  • Drain any grease, if necessary.
  • Transfer meat to a slow cooker.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Cover with lid and cook on high setting for 4-5 hours or until vegetables are tender.
  • Serve with toppings, as desired.

Notes

NOTE:  You can locate my Homemade Taco Seasoning recipe here.
 
Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 401kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 29gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 679mgPotassium: 1160mgFiber: 14gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 542IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 7mg
Keyword chili, gluten free, ground beef, kidney beans, main dish, sausage, Slow Cooker, tailgating
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