Slow Cooker Tex-Mex Beef Chili with Black Beans

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Tender beef slow-cooked with bold Tex-Mex spices, black beans, and tomatoes for a comforting, rich chili perfect for any season. This Mexican-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 375 minutes, pairs ground beef, yellow onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 360 min Serves 6 Mexican cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add 1.5 pounds ground beef to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking the meat apart with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink.
  3. Step 3: Transfer the cooked beef mixture to a slow cooker. Add 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes, 1 can (15 ounces) black beans drained and rinsed, 1 cup beef broth, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Stir everything together, cover, and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until flavors meld and chili thickens.
  5. Step 5: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving. Garnish with your choice of shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.

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