Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with The BEST Easy Slow Cooker Chilli Con Carne. This hearty dish is rich in flavor and perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to cozy nights in. With minimal effort required, you can create a big batch that’s excellent for meal prep, ensuring delicious dinners are always ready to enjoy. Packed with a blend of spices, tender beef, and wholesome ingredients, this chili is customizable to suit your taste preferences. Whether you’re serving it over rice, topped with creamy avocado, or paired with crunchy tortilla chips, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g lean minced beef
- 1 medium red onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 stalks celery
- 400 g chopped tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato purée
- 400 g mixed beans in chilli sauce
- 200 ml beef stock
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 ½ teaspoon chilli powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder or 1 small square of dark chocolate
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Brown the minced beef with diced onion and garlic in a skillet until cooked through.
- Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker and add diced celery, chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, mixed beans, beef stock, and spices. Mix well.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5 hours. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg