Jims Big Batch Slow Cooker Chili Recipe

Name: Jims Big Batch Slow Cooker Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 520 min
Total time: 540 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 3 lbs ground beef; 1 lb ground pork sausage; 2 large onions, chopped; 1/2 cup chili powder; 4 garlic cloves, minced; Tomato Sauce; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 2 (15 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, undrained; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth; 1 (12 ounce) can beer; 2 teaspoons ground oregano; 2 tablespoons paprika; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon allspice; 2 bay leaves; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes, undrained; 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 2 (15 ounce) cans chili beans, undrained; 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, undrained; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 oz dark chocolate, chopped

This award-winning slow cooker chili recipe is the culmination of three amazing recipes, tweaked and perfected over time. It's so good, it earned rave reviews at my 2012 holiday party – people went back for thirds! Forget regional chili debates; this recipe is a universally loved masterpiece. Perfect for game day, family gatherings, or any occasion where you need to feed a hungry crowd. Makes enough for 8-10 servings (adjusting for appetite!).

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 520 mins

Calories 676.8 kcal

Protein 83g

Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Jims Big Batch Slow Cooker Chili

3 lbs ground beef
1 lb ground pork sausage
2 large onions, chopped
1/2 cup chili powder
4 garlic cloves, minced
Tomato Sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 (15 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, undrained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
1 (12 ounce) can beer
2 teaspoons ground oregano
2 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon allspice
2 bay leaves
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes, undrained
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans chili beans, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, undrained
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 oz dark chocolate, chopped

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How to Make Jims Big Batch Slow Cooker Chili

Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat; drain off excess grease.
Add the chopped onions and green bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute more.
Transfer the beef mixture to your 6-quart slow cooker.
Add the kidney beans, pinto beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth to the slow cooker.
Stir in the chopped dark chocolate.
Cover and cook on low for 520 minutes (8 hours and 40 minutes), or on high for 260 minutes (4 hours and 20 minutes).
Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Consider adding a dollop of sour cream or shredded cheese for extra flavor.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

60 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

73g

Carbs

11g

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