Slow Cooker No-Bean Chili

🍲 Slow Cooker No-Bean Chili

Ingredients:

2 lbs (900g) ground beef (or half beef, half pork)

1 onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce

1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juices)

2 tbsp tomato paste

1/2 cup beef broth (or water)

2 tbsp chili powder

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp oregano

1 tbsp brown sugar (balances acidity)

Optional: 1 chopped bell pepper or jalapeño

🕗 Instructions:

1. Brown the meat (optional but recommended):

In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with diced onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess grease.

2. Add to slow cooker:

Transfer the meat mixture to your slow cooker. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, and all seasonings. Stir to combine.

3. Cook:

On LOW for 6–8 hours

Or on HIGH for 3–4 hours

4. Taste & adjust:

Stir, taste, and adjust salt or spice level before serving.

5. Serve with:

Shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, or over cornbread or rice.