This is a simplified slow cooker chile recipe from an advisor and former-professor of Bekah’s. We’ve made many variations of this but it provides a great base to work from.

Ingredients

  • 1-2 lbs ground beef (browned)
  • 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 2 15 oz cans tomato sauce
  • 1 6 oz can tomato paste (if want it to be thicker)
  • 1 15 oz can red kidney beans (drained and washed)
  • 1 15 oz can northern white beans (drained and washed)
  • 1 15 oz can corn (drained)
  • 1 tbsp chile powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 4 oz can green peppers (can substitute fresh bell pepper)
  • Shredded cheese (for serving)
  • Sour cream (for serving)

Directions

  1. Brown the ground beef
  2. Add the canned ingredients and seasoning to a slow cooker
  3. Cook for 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low
  4. Serve topped with sour cream and shredded cheese