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No Bean Chili
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No Bean Chili

No Bean Chili is a hearty and flavorful beanless chili recipe, perfect for those who prefer a beefy and rich dish loaded with spices and veggies.
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chili, crock pot, crockpot, no bean, slow cooker
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 290kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 onion large - diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)

Instructions

  • Heat the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
  • Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker.
  • Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and minced garlic.
  • Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and beef broth.
  • Add the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
  • Mix all the ingredients until well combined.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary before serving.
  • Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, or diced avocado.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1065mg | Potassium: 1202mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 6mg | Net Carbohydrates: 14g