Slow Cooker Chili Without Beans
A hearty and flavorful slow cooker chili made without beans, perfect for those who prefer a low-carb or bean-free meal. This recipe features tender ground beef, tomatoes, and a blend of spices simmered to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Transfer the cooked beef, onion, and garlic mixture to the slow cooker.
Add the diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato paste, beef broth, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper to the slow cooker.
Stir in the diced green and red bell peppers until all ingredients are well combined.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours, stirring halfway through cooking.
After cooking, taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired.
Serve hot, garnished as desired.