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Slow Cooker Chili

This hearty, comforting classic full of spices is a no-fuss dump and go recipe!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef I used 85/15
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 medium white onion diced
  • 2 14.5 oz cans petite diced tomatoes
  • 2 15oz cans tomato sauce
  • 2 15oz cans dark kidney beans or 1 can of light and 1 can of dark
  • ⅓ cup hot sauce
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1½ tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • ½ tbsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. In a saute pan, cook beef, pork, and onions until the meat is cooked through and the onions are translucent. Drain the fat and add meat to a slow cooker.
  2. Add remaining ingredients to the slow cooker, adjusting seasoning and hot sauce to taste. Stir to combine.
  3. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours, or on low for 5 hours. Serve topped with cheese, sour cream, corn chips, and/or red onions.