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.

807

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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.

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Sweet and Spicy Slow Cooker Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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