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Easy Dump Crockpot Chili Recipe

Close-up of a white bowl filled with rich, thick crockpot chili featuring ground meat and dark red kidney beans.
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Make this simple, set and forget beef and turkey chili in your slow cooker. It uses pantry staples for an award winning flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, undrained
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef and ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Transfer the cooked meat to your slow cooker.
  3. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, and chopped green chilies to the slow cooker.
  4. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, if using. Mix everything well.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  6. Stir the chili before serving. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

Notes

  • This recipe freezes well for future easy dump chili meals.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped cilantro.
  • For a deeper flavor, you can add 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder with the spices.

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