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Spicy Chili

A spicy chili recipe made in the slow cooker with beef, kidney beans, cayenne pepper, and chili powder for a satisfying dinner with a spicy kick!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 308
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 15-oz cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 28-oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 15-oz can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust for heat
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Sauté the diced onion and chopped bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic for 1 minute.
  3. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. Transfer the beef mixture to your slow cooker. Add kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. Stir gently to combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours (or HIGH for 2–3 hours) until flavors meld.
  6. Give the chili a final stir, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve piping hot with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 23gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 1024mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4g
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