Description
A comforting chili filled with rich flavors, black beans, and corn, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ – 2 lbs. 93% lean ground beef (or substitute ground turkey)
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 tsp. salt (divided use)
- 1 tsp. ground black pepper
- 24 oz. Bertolli spaghetti sauce with olive oil and garlic
- 16 oz. vegetable or beef broth
- 2 (15-oz.) cans black beans (drained well)
- 1 (15-oz.) can whole kernel corn (drained)
- 1 (15-oz.) can Italian style diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 2 green bell peppers (chopped)
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 2–4 tsp. chili powder (depending on desired spice level)
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 2 tsp. granulated sugar
- dash allspice
- dash cayenne pepper
- 1–2 drops hot sauce or Tabasco sauce
- sour cream (for serving)
- cheddar cheese (for serving)
- freshly squeezed lime juice (for serving)
- cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it into smaller pieces while seasoning with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until fully browned and cooked through.
- Transfer to Slow Cooker: Carefully move the browned meat to your slow cooker, making sure to scrape any delicious bits from the skillet.
- Mix Ingredients: In the slow cooker, add the spaghetti sauce, broth, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, minced garlic, green bell peppers, onion, chili powder, cumin, sugar, allspice, cayenne, and hot sauce. Stir well to combine everything.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 7-8 hours, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle the chili into bowls and top with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, a splash of fresh lime juice, and a sprinkle of cilantro for that extra special touch.
Notes
For a thicker chili, remove the lid during the last hour of cooking. You can also refrigerate the chili overnight before serving for deeper flavors.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 240
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg