Description

This Easy Slow Cooker Chilli Con Carne is a hearty, flavorful dish made with minced beef, beans, and a rich blend of spices. It’s perfect for busy days, offering a comforting meal that’s easy to make and great for leftovers.

Ingredients

500g (1 lb) 5% fat mince beef (ground beef)

1 medium red onion, diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

3 stalks celery, diced

400g tin chopped tomatoes

2 tablespoons tomato purée

400g tin mixed beans in chilli sauce

200ml beef stock (or vegetable/chicken stock)

1 tablespoon dried thyme

1 ½ teaspoons chilli powder (adjust to taste)

2 teaspoons cumin

1 tablespoon cocoa powder (or 1 small square of dark chocolate)

1 tablespoon smoked paprika

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Instructions

Brown the Beef: In a skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Brown the minced beef for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks. Add the diced onion, garlic, and celery, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the onions are soft and fragrant.
Transfer to Slow Cooker: Add the browned beef mixture to your slow cooker. Pour in the chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, mixed beans, beef stock, and all the spices.
Cook: Set your slow cooker to low and cook for 7-8 hours. If you’re short on time, you can cook it on high for 5 hours.
Taste and Serve: Once the cooking time is up, taste the chilli and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, and tortilla chips for extra flavor.

Notes

For a lighter version, use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
For a vegetarian version, replace the meat with extra beans or plant-based protein like tofu or tempeh.
Add more vegetables like diced carrots, sweetcorn, or bell peppers for a heartier meal.
Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the chili powder and jalapeños.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 7-8 hours on low or 5 hours on high
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 750mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 12g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 60mg