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Best Midwest Chili You Ll Ever Eat No Noodles Or Kidney Beans Recipe

This slow-cooker chili recipe is a Midwest classic, reinvented! Bold, flavorful, and surprisingly easy, this recipe boasts a rich blend of spices and hearty beef, all without the usual kidney beans or noodles. Perfect for a chilly evening, game day, or any occasion when you crave comfort food with a kick. Prepare it in your slow cooker, oven (bean pot!), or on the stovetop – deliciousness is guaranteed!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 255 mins
Calories 432.5 kcal
Protein 56g
Rating 4.1 (7 Reviews)
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How to Make Best Midwest Chili You Ll Ever Eat No Noodles Or Kidney Beans

  1. Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, to the skillet and sauté with the browned beef for 5-7 minutes, until softened.
  3. While the meat and onion cook, prepare your slow cooker. Open and drain the following cans:
  4. Add 2 (15-ounce) cans of diced tomatoes, undrained
  5. Add 1 (15-ounce) can of tomato sauce
  6. Add 1 (4-ounce) can of diced green chilies
  7. Add 1 (15-ounce) can of corn, drained
  8. Add 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional), 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to the slow cooker.
  9. Add 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped, to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly softened.
  10. Transfer the beef, onion, and green pepper mixture to the slow cooker.
  11. Stir all ingredients in the slow cooker until well combined.
  12. Cook on high for 3-4 hours, medium for 4-6 hours, or low for 6-8 hours.
  13. Before serving, crumble 1 cup of your favorite shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, etc.) over each bowl of chili.
  14. Serve with corn or tortilla chips at the bottom of the bowl, chili on top, and sprinkle with the cheese. Top with chopped onions and/or sour cream, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

51 g

Sugar

40g

Fat

18g

Carbs

20g

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