Saturday, October 8, 2011

Slow Cooker Chili




 This chili is great!  Thick and hearty and extremely tasty.  And best of all, it's easy!  I served it with baked potatoes, but you could also serve with corn bread or rice.


Slow Cooker Chili 
Serves 4 – 6

  • 1 kg mince beef 
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1 chopped red capsicum 
  • 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 or 2 (400g) cans kidney beans, undrained
  • 2 (400g) cans Mexican-style stewed tomatoes with jalapeño peppers and spices, undrained
  • 6 oz. (340 g) tomato paste
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What you do:
Cook the beef in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until brown, stirring to crumble. Add chopped onion and the next 6 ingredients (onion through garlic), and cook for 5 – 7 minutes or until onion is tender. Place meat mixture in an electric slow cooker, and stir in beans, tomatoes, and tomato paste.
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Cover with lid, and cook on low-heat setting for 4 hours. Spoon into bowls; sprinkle with cheese and sour cream.

Note: The chili can be made on the stovetop if you don’t have a slow cooker. After adding the beans and the tomatoes, bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, partially covered, 1 1/2 hours.


Recipe Source: slightly adapted from Amy Bites

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