The Ultimate Chili

Red wine in chili adds intense flavor! This chili is big on taste with beef, beans, veggies, and spices, and the wine really kicks it up a notch.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 6 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 414 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 3 (15 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans
• 3 (14.5 ounce) cans Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
• 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
• 0.5 cup red wine

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off grease, then season with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Transfer beef to a slow cooker. Add kidney beans, tomatoes, celery, bell pepper, and vinegar. Season with chili powder, cumin, parsley, basil, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to distribute ingredients evenly.

Step 3

Cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 6 hours. Pour in wine during the last 2 hours.