Classic Slow Cooker Chili

Classic Slow Cooker Chili is a beef recipe built around Shredded cheddar cheese and Sour cream. Plan on 8 Servings and about 560 minutes.

• Yield 8 Servings
• Ready in 560 minutes
• Prep 20 minutes
• Cook 540 minutes

Ingredients

For serving

• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Sour cream

Instructions

1. In a large, 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat and add the onions, bell peppers and garlic. Cook, stirring often, for 2-3 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika and stir to combine. Cook for another minute or so.
2. Add the ground beef or turkey, salt and pepper to the skillet and cook, breaking up the meat into small pieces, until the ground beef or turkey is no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
3. Scoop the mixture into a round 6-quart (or similar size) slow cooker. Stir in the brown sugar, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beans.
4. Cover and cook 8-9 hours on low or 5-6 hours on high. (The chili will thicken slightly the longer it stands after cooking.) Add additional salt and pepper to taste if needed.
5. Serve with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and any other chili toppings you like.

The pot thickens as it sits. Add a spoon of water if you reheat it.