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Brittany's Papa's Chili

A hearty slow-cooker chili loaded with ground beef, two kinds of beans, corn, and a trio of tomatoes, finished with cheese, avocado, and sour cream.

Yield8 servings
Cook3–4 hrs on high / 6–8 hrs on low
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Brittany's Papa's Chili

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 14½ oz crushed tomatoes
  • 14½ oz diced tomatoes, with juice
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 can whole kernel corn
  • 19 oz kidney beans, canned — drained and rinsed
  • 19 oz pinto beans, canned — drained and rinsed
  • 2½ cups beef broth
  • 2½ tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For Serving

  • Shredded cheese mix
  • Avocado, cubed
  • Sour cream
  • Crackers

Method

  1. Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until thoroughly cooked.
  2. Add onion and sauté until tender (4–5 minutes). Add minced garlic and seasonings: cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook until combined, stirring constantly. Transfer to slow cooker.
  3. Add remaining ingredients to the slow cooker: beans (drained and rinsed), diced tomatoes with their juice, crushed tomatoes with their juice, tomato sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, and corn.
  4. Stir to combine and cook on high for 3–4 hours or on low for 6–8 hours.
  5. Garnish with cheese, sour cream, avocado, and crackers, as desired.

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