Sweet and Spicy Slow Cooker Chili Recipe

Name: Sweet and Spicy Slow Cooker Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds Ground Beef (I Use 80/20); 1 whole Onion, Diced; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Diced; 1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Diced; 5 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 whole Jalapenos, Seeded And Minced; 1/4 cups Chili Powder; 3 Tablespoons Ground Cumin; 3 Tablespoons Ground Cayenne Pepper; 6 ounces, weight Jar Sweet Peppers And Juice From The Jar; 1/2 cups Light Brown Sugar, Lightly Packed; 2 cans (28 Oz. Size) Tomato Sauce; Salt And Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 pounds Ground Beef (I Use 80/20)
1 whole Onion, Diced
1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Diced
1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Diced
5 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 whole Jalapenos, Seeded And Minced
1/4 cups Chili Powder
3 Tablespoons Ground Cumin
3 Tablespoons Ground Cayenne Pepper
6 ounces, weight Jar Sweet Peppers And Juice From The Jar
1/2 cups Light Brown Sugar, Lightly Packed
2 cans (28 Oz. Size) Tomato Sauce
Salt And Pepper, to taste

1
In a large frying pan, brown the ground beef until no longer pink and transfer to the slow cooker using a slotted spoon.
2
Drain off all but 2 tablespoons of fat and add the onions to the pan.
3
Cook the onions over medium-high heat until they begin to soften.
4
Add the peppers to the onions and saute until softened.
5
Add the garlic and jalapeno peppers, cooking for one minute longer.
6
Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker with the beef.
7
Add the chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, sweet peppers and juice to the beef mixture and stir to combine.
8
Add the brown sugar and tomato sauce, stirring thoroughly to be sure all the ingredients are incorporated.
9
Season with salt and pepper and cook in the slow cooker on high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-6 hours.
10
Serve with your favorite chili toppings.
11
We love Greek yogurt, sour cream, shredded cheddar, green onions, and pickled jalapenos, just to name a few.
12
Note: Chili can be stored in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 3 days or in the freezer for 2 months.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds Ground Beef (I Use 80/20), 1 whole Onion, Diced, 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Diced, 1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Diced, and more.

Yes, Sweet and Spicy Slow Cooker Chili 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.

Sweet and Spicy Slow Cooker Chili

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