Homemade Chili

My boys and husband love this homemade beef chili recipe with beans that I make in the slow cooker. Add some corn chips or Cheddar cheese and it is always a winner.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr
• Total Time: 4 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 274 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
• 2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree
• 2 tablespoons mild chili powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef; cook and stir until browned, 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Transfer beef mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato puree, water, green chile peppers, chili powder, salt, cumin, and black pepper.

Step 3

Cook on Low until flavors combine, 4 to 6 hours.