Hearty Dakota Chili (Crock Pot) Recipe

Name: Hearty Dakota Chili (Crock Pot)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef; 1/2 cup onion, diced; 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth (or 1.5 cups water and recommended amount bullion); 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1/2 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 2 (16 ounce) cans chili style beans (not drained, the kind that comes in seasonings); 2 (16 ounce) cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained (or pinto or kidney, whatever kind of bean you prefer to use in yours); 3 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, to add extra spiciness)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth (or 1.5 cups water and recommended amount bullion)
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 (16 ounce) cans chili style beans (not drained, the kind that comes in seasonings)
2 (16 ounce) cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained (or pinto or kidney, whatever kind of bean you prefer to use in yours)
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, to add extra spiciness)

1
Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet just until browned.
2
Transfer the beef and onions to either a crock pot or a large pot on the stove.
3
Add all of the liquid ingredients then all of the spices and stir together. If you think you need or like a little more liquid add a little bit of water, use your judgment on the amount of liquid, it should cover the beans and beef easily but not be overly soupy.
4
Cook covered over low heat on the stove for at least an hour or two, stirring gently every 20 minutes or so, OR cook in a crock pot on low for about 6 hours.
5
Let sit off the heat for about 15 minutes and serve with some crackers or bread and some shredded cheese. Enjoy! :).

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef, 1/2 cup onion, diced, 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth (or 1.5 cups water and recommended amount bullion), 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Hearty Dakota Chili (Crock Pot) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Hearty Dakota Chili (Crock Pot)

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