Can I make this on the stovetop instead of a slow cooker?

Yes. Brown the beef and onions, add remaining ingredients, and simmer covered on low heat for 45–60 minutes until flavors meld.

How spicy is this chili?

Medium heat. Chipotle and ancho provide warmth; cayenne adds kick. Omit jalapeños or reduce cayenne for milder chili.

Can I make this ahead?

Yes. Chili tastes better the next day as spices develop. Cool, refrigerate up to 4 days, or freeze up to 3 months.

What toppings pair well with this chili?

Diced onion, shredded cheddar, sour cream, cilantro, lime, or crushed tortilla chips.

Can I add beans to this recipe?

Yes. Stir in 1–2 cans kidney or black beans during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Ground Beef Chili (Slow Cooker)

Name: Ground Beef Chili (Slow Cooker)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1-2 lbs ground beef; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 3-4 jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced (optional); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp chipotle chili powder; 1 tsp ancho chili powder; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 (14.5 oz) can chopped tomatoes; 2 pieces dark chocolate or 1 tsp dark cocoa; 1 cup beef broth; 1 (15.5 oz) can red kidney beans; Salt and pepper; Olive oil

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Ingredients

1-2 lbs ground beef
1 large yellow onion, diced
3-4 jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced (optional)optional
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp chipotle chili powder
1 tsp ancho chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 (14.5 oz) can chopped tomatoes
2 pieces dark chocolate or 1 tsp dark cocoa
1 cup beef broth
1 (15.5 oz) can red kidney beans
Salt and pepper
Olive oil

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Instructions

1
Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp of oil. Once the oil is shimmering, place the beef into the pan and cook until just beginning to brown. You can do this in batches necessary.
2
Once browned, remove the beef from the pan. Using the same oil, add the onions and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the jalapenos (if using) and cook for another minute.
3
Add the garlic, chipotle chili powder, ancho chili powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Cook for about a minute stirring often to prevent the spices from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
4
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute. Add the beef back into the pan and mix to combine. Remove from heat.
5
For Suvie: Add all the ingredients (garnish excluded) to the protein pan, season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Add water to the reservoir, enter the Slow Cook settings and cook on Bottom Zone: Slow Cook on Low, 6 hours.
6
For Slow Cooker: Keep the beans aside and add all the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker pot, season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Place the lid on the pot and cook on Low for 8 hours. After 7 hours of cooking, add the kidney beans. Stir to combine and leave for another 1 hour.
7
Garnish with scallions, shredded cheese, fresh coriander, sour cream, and tortilla chips and serve.