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Slow Cooker Taco Chili
Slow Cooker Taco Chili is a recipe you can throw into the crock pot and let it cook all day. It's easy and delicious making it perfect for a cold day.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 Onion, diced
- 1 Green bell pepper, diced
- 7 teaspoons Taco Seasoning, divided
- 15 ounces Black beans, 1 can, with liquid
- 15 ounces Kidney beans, 1 can, with liquid
- 15 ounces Whole kernel corn, 1 can, drained
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes, 1 can
- 2 cups Water
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS
- 2 teaspoons Salt, only add if taco seasoning does not have salt
- Tortilla strips, optional topping
- Shredded cheddar cheese, optional topping
- Sliced green onions, optional topping
- Sour cream, optional topping
Instructions
- Cook ground beef, diced onion, diced bell pepper and 1 teaspoon Taco Seasoning in a skillet over medium high heat until beef is no longer pink. Be sure to break up the beef.
- Drain fat from beef mixture and transfer the cooked beef mixture to a slow cooker.
- Add remaining taco seasoning, black beans (with liquid), kidney beans (with liquid), drained corn. crushed tomatoes and water to slow cooker; Stir to combine.
- OPTIONAL: If you taco seasoning does not have salt, add 2 teaspoons of salt to the slow cooker and stir.
- Cook on low for six hours, or high for three hours
- Top with desired toppings.
Christina's Notes
- Deglaze the Pan: If you brown your meat, deglaze the pan with a splash of beef broth or beer before adding it to the slow cooker. This captures all the flavorful browned bits.
- Acid is Your Friend: A squeeze of lime juice or a splash of apple cider vinegar right before serving brightens the flavors and adds a pleasant tang.
- Texture is Key: Don't let everything become mushy. Add fresh toppings like chopped cilantro, diced avocado, or tortilla strips for a textural contrast.
- Use Quality Ingredients: Use good quality taco seasoning or a homemade blend of spices will make a huge difference.
- Other Add-Ins: Try adding in green chiles, green onions, chili powder, diced tomatoes or crushed fire-roasted tomatoes.
- Thin the Chili: If the chili is too thick, try adding in more tomato sauce or chicken broth to thin it.
- Serve With: Serve this recipe with Air Fryer Garlic Bread, Perfect Brown Rice or Baked Tortilla Chips.