Slow Cooker Chili No Beans (Printable Version)
Rich ground meat chili with bold spices, easy slow-cooked flavor, and no beans. #slowcooker #chili #dinner #comfortfood #noonions
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef
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1 pound ground turkey
→ Vegetables and Aromatics
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1 medium onion, diced
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1 to 2 jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Liquids
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2 cups tomato sauce, smooth
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3 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 cup beef broth, plus up to 1/2 cup more for desired thickness
→ Seasonings
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2 tablespoons homemade chili seasoning (blend of chili powder, ancho chili powder, cumin, salt)
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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Salt and pepper to taste
# Steps:
01 -
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef and ground turkey until fully cooked, breaking the meat into crumbles as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
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Transfer the browned meat to a 6-quart slow cooker. Add diced onion, finely diced jalapeños, and minced garlic.
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Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, chili seasoning blend, and smoked paprika to the slow cooker. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
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Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the flavors are well blended and the chili is thickened.
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Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or spices as desired.
# Notes:
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For a spicier chili, retain jalapeño seeds or add extra chili powder. Adjust broth quantity for desired chili texture and thickness.