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Slow cooker no bean chili in a bowl with a spoon and sour cream and cheddar cheese as garnish.
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Slow Cooker No Bean Chili

Crock-Pot No Bean Chili is a hearty, flavorful dish packed with tender ground beef and bold spices, perfect for a satisfying and easy-to-make meal.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 418kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Ground Beef
  • 1 small Onion
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 teaspoon Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 2 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 15 ounce Diced Petite Tomatoes
  • 2 15 ounce Tomato Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Beef Broth

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up as it cooks (about 5-7 minutes). Drain any excess fat and add back to pan.
    2 pounds Ground Beef
  • In the same skillet, add the diced onion and red bell pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
    1 small Onion, 1 Red Bell Pepper, 3 cloves Garlic
  • Transfer the cooked ground beef, onions, red bell pepper, and garlic into your slow cooker. Add the sugar, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
    2 Tablespoon Chili Powder, 2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika, 2 teaspoon Cumin, 2 teaspoon Oregano, 1 teaspoon Salt, 1 teaspoon Black Pepper, 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, 2 teaspoon Sugar
  • Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juices), tomato sauce, tomato paste, and beef broth. Stir everything together until well combined.
    2 15 ounce Diced Petite Tomatoes, 2 15 ounce Tomato Sauce, 1/4 cup Tomato Paste, 1 cup Beef Broth
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • Ladle the no-bean chili into bowls and enjoy it with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, diced onions, or sliced jalapeños!

Notes

Try different add-ins – To replace the texture of beans, consider adding low-carb veggies like mushrooms, zucchini, or sweet potatoes, or even chunks of beef for a heartier version.
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Nutrition

Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 1246mg | Potassium: 664mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1365IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 5mg
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