Slow Carb Crockpot Chili (Low Carb Chili with Beans)

Spicy beef and bean chili in a black bowl with a silver spoon.

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Slow Carb Crockpot Chili (Low Carb Chili with Beans)

A smoky slow carb chili made in the crockpot with ground beef, black beans, kidney beans, smoked paprika, and sun-dried tomatoes. A low carb chili with beans that feeds 10 and freezes well.

Prep Time20

Cook Time6

Course: dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 311kcal

Author: Dorothy Stainbrook

Equipment

slow cooker
large skillet
sharp knife
measuring spoons and cups

Ingredients

3 Tbsp olive oil
2 medium onions chopped
6 garlic cloves finely chopped
1-2 Tablespoon chili powder
1 Tbsp cumin freshly ground if possible
2 ½ tsp freshly ground coriander
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 lb. lean ground beef
1 ½ tsp kosher salt
28 oz can diced tomatoes
14 oz tomato sauce
15 oz black beans drained and rinsed
15 oz red kidney beans drained and rinsed
2 Tbsp tomato paste
¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes

Instructions

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook stirring frequently until soft and translucent (about 5 minutes).
3 Tbsp olive oil, 2 medium onions
Add garlic, and the rest of the spices and stir thoroughly into the onions to coat. Cook only for about 1 minute (until fragrant) and then add the ground beef and cook together about 5-8 minutes, or until ground beef is no longer pink.
6 garlic cloves, 1-2 Tablespoon chili powder, 1 Tbsp cumin, 2 1/2 tsp freshly ground coriander, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 2 lb. lean ground beef
Scrape the mixture into the slow cooker and add the salt, tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes. Mix everything together well in the slow cooker, Cover and cook over low heat for 6-8 hours
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 28 oz can diced tomatoes, 14 oz tomato sauce, 15 oz black beans, 15 oz red kidney beans, 2 Tbsp tomato paste, 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
Serve with your choice of low carb accompaniments: sour cream, avocado, green onions, aged cheddar cheese

Notes

Notes:

you can use dried red pepper flakes or smoked chipotle for more heat
you can use 2 1/2 tsp bottled garlic in oil instead of fresh garlic

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