Spicy Slow-Cooked Beanless Chili

Simple no-bean chili recipe made in the slow cooker with ground beef, tomatoes, and onion — plus jalapeños, chili powder, and cayenne for extra heat!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 hr 35 mins
• Total Time: 6 hr 50 mins
• Calories: 396 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 2 medium jalapeno peppers, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.

Step 2

Transfer beef to a slow cooker. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeño peppers, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, garlic, and black pepper; stir to combine. Cook on Low for 10 hours or High for 6 1/2 hours.