Contributed By: DCC
DCC
This hearty slow-cooked dish is easy to prepare and the wait is definitely worth it.
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Beef
Actual Cooking Time: More than 2 hours
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: American
Special Features: Make Ahead
Crock Pot
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree
Ingredients
2 pounds Lean ground beef
2 cans Beans (any kind, such as pinto or kidney)
1 Onion, chopped
1 Bay leaf
1 tb. Chili powder
1 Large can diced tomatoes
Salt
Pepper
1/2 cup Grated Cheddar cheese
Sour cream
Preparation
Brown beef, pour off fat. Saute onions. Add beef, onions, bay leaf, chili powder, beans (rinsed and drained), and tomatoes (including juice) to crock-pot. Cook on low for 4 to 8 hours.
Taste and add salt and pepper, if needed. Ladle into bowls and pass grated cheese and sour cream for toppings.
Cook's Notes
Cornbread is a traditional, and delicious, side dish for chili. Add a green salad or celery and carrot sticks to round out the meal.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 485
;
Total Fat: 19 g
;
Saturated Fat: 8 g
;
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.7 g
;
Carbohydrates: 33 g
;
Protein: 43 g
;
Vitamin A: 769 IU
;
Vitamin C: 11 mg
;
Calcium: 100 mg
;
Sodium: 338 mg
;
Iron: 4.1 mg
;
Fiber: 13 g