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Easy Dump Crockpot Chili: Award-Winning Flavor

Close-up of a hearty serving of steaming crockpot chili loaded with ground beef and kidney beans on a white plate.
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This easy dump chili recipe uses pantry staples and a mix of beef and turkey for a set and forget meal that tastes like it simmered all day. It is perfect for busy cooks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (Ethan’s secret flavor booster)
  • 1 cup beef broth

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef and ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Transfer the cooked meat to your slow cooker.
  3. Add the chopped onion, kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and diced green chilies to the slow cooker.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and ground cinnamon.
  5. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
  6. Pour in the beef broth.
  7. Stir all ingredients together well in the slow cooker.
  8. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours.
  9. Stir before serving. Serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute 1 cup of water for the beef broth.
  • If you prefer a spicier chili, add 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper with the other spices.
  • This recipe freezes well. Cool completely, then portion into freezer-safe containers for future easy dump chili meals.

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