Slow Cooker Cactus Chili

Canned cactus is a unique addition to this beef and black bean chili made in a slow cooker and full of savory Southwestern flavors.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr
• Total Time: 4 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 400 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 2 (15.25 ounce) cans black beans, drained
• 2 (15.25 ounce) cans yellow corn, drained
• 1 (30 ounce) jar diced nopales (cactus)
• 1 chipotle pepper, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook on Low until flavors combine, about 4 hours.

Step 2

Combine ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until beef is browned, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Transfer beef and onion to a slow cooker. Stir in diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, nopales, tomato paste, chili powder, sugar, chipotle pepper, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.