Slow-Cooker Beef and Vegetable Chili
A rich, slow-simmered chili with ground beef, beans, and aromatic spices. This American-inspired comfort-food recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 435 minutes, pairs ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium, diced chopped onion
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1 can (14.5 oz), undrained diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz), rinsed kidney beans
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 can (4 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place ground beef, diced onion, minced garlic, and bell pepper in a large skillet over medium heat; cook until beef is browned and vegetables are softened, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Step 2: Transfer beef mixture to a slow cooker; add diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
- Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours until flavors meld and beef is tender.
- Step 4: Stir in chopped cilantro just before serving. Serve with shredded cheese or sour cream if desired.
