Slow Cooker Chili Con Carne
This dish is a delicious and nutritious way to feed a large and hungry group of people.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 227kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey or beef
- 1 onion medium, diced
- 6 ounces tomato paste can
- 30 ounces fire roasted tomatoes cans
- 4 1/2 ounces green chilies can
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes more or less to taste
- 30 ounces kidney beans cans, drained
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder unsweetened
- 2 to 3 cups water depending on thickness preferred
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese part-skim, shredded (optional)
Instructions
- Add ground meat and onion to a large pot and cook until meat is no longer pink. Drain off any fat.
- Add the cooked meat and remaining ingredients to the slow cooker. Cover chili and cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours.
Stove Top Method
- Cook meat and onion, in a large pot or skillet, as instructed above. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil then reduce heat to a low-boil and cook for 30-45 minutes or until thickened.
- If desired, garnish with grated mozzarella or cheddar cheese before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 1015mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 8g |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 6
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 6
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 6