Hearty Slow Cooked Beef and Pepper Chili

Ingredients

- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 yellow pepper, diced
- 4 medium red potatoes, diced
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or preferred blend)

Instructions

1. Brown the Beef
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess fat and transfer the beef to a crock pot.

2. Prepare Vegetables
- Add the chopped onion, green pepper, red pepper, yellow pepper, and minced garlic to the crock pot with the beef, stirring well to combine.

3. Add Potatoes and Corn
- Incorporate the diced red potatoes and corn kernels into the mixture, ensuring even distribution.

4. Season the Chili
- Season with black pepper, salt, chili powder, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Mix thoroughly to blend the spices with the beef and vegetables.

5. Add Beans and Tomatoes
- Stir in the kidney beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and plain diced tomatoes, mixing them consistently.

6. Pour in Liquids
- Add the water, beef broth, and chicken broth to the crock pot. Stir once again to integrate the flavors and distribute the liquids evenly.

7. Slow Cook
- Cover the crock pot and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours. The flavors will meld together, and the vegetables will become tender but not mushy.

8. Final Touches
- About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle shredded cheese on top, letting it melt into the chili.

9. Serve and Enjoy
- Once the cheese is melted, serve the chili hot in bowls, topping with additional cheese if desired.

Preparation & Cooking Times

Preparation Time:
PT20M
20 minutes

Cooking Time:
PT8H
8 hours

Total Time

PT8H20M
8 hours and 20 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Crock Pot Chili
Slow Cooker Dinner
Beef and Pepper Chili
Hearty Chili Recipe
Chili with Beans
Comfort Food Dinner
Vegetable Chili
Easy Dinner Recipe
Ground Beef Chili
Slow Cooked Chili

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 2,500

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