Slow Cooker Beef Chili: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy a hearty and flavorful slow cooker beef chili made with turkey bacon for a delicious twist on a classic comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then chop and add to the slow cooker.
- Brown the ground beef in the same skillet and transfer into the slow cooker.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the slow cooker.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, and spices.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or corn.
- Garnish with cheese, sour cream, or green onions for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Beef Chili, Chili Recipe, Comfort Food