# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound ground beef
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
→ Beans & Legumes
05 - 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
06 - 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
→ Tomatoes & Liquids
07 - 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
08 - 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
09 - 1 cup beef broth
→ Spices & Seasonings
10 - 2 tablespoons chili powder
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
16 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
# Directions:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat from the skillet.
02 - Transfer the cooked beef to a slow cooker with at least 5-quart capacity. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, diced bell pepper, drained kidney beans, drained black beans, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and beef broth.
03 - Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper over the mixture.
04 - Stir all ingredients until well combined, ensuring spices are evenly distributed throughout the chili.
05 - Cover the slow cooker and cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours, or on high setting for 3 to 4 hours, until flavors have melded and vegetables are tender.
06 - Taste the chili and adjust salt, pepper, or spice level as needed before serving.
07 - Ladle chili into bowls and serve hot. Optionally garnish with shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, or fresh cilantro.
