# Components:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb ground beef
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
→ Beans & Legumes
05 - 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
06 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
→ Tomatoes & Liquids
07 - 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
08 - 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
09 - 1 cup beef broth
→ Spices & Seasonings
10 - 2 tablespoons chili powder
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
16 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
# Method Steps:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, approximately 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat from the skillet.
02 - Transfer cooked ground beef to slow cooker. Add diced onion, minced garlic, diced bell pepper, drained kidney beans, drained black beans, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and beef broth.
03 - Sprinkle chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into the slow cooker.
04 - Stir all ingredients thoroughly with a wooden spoon until seasonings are evenly distributed.
05 - Cover slow cooker and cook on LOW setting for 6-8 hours or HIGH setting for 3-4 hours.
06 - After cooking, taste the chili and adjust salt, pepper, or spices as needed.
07 - Ladle chili into bowls and serve hot. Optional garnishes include shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, or fresh cilantro.
