# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound ground beef
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
→ Beans & Legumes
05 - 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
06 - 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
→ Tomatoes & Liquids
07 - 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
08 - 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
09 - 1 cup beef broth
→ Spices & Seasonings
10 - 2 tablespoons chili powder
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
16 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned and no longer pink, approximately 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat. Transfer to slow cooker.
02 - Add diced onion, minced garlic, diced bell pepper, drained kidney beans, drained black beans, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and beef broth to the slow cooker with the cooked beef.
03 - Sprinkle chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into the slow cooker.
04 - Stir all ingredients thoroughly until evenly distributed and spices are fully incorporated.
05 - Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW setting for 6-8 hours. Alternatively, cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
06 - Taste the chili and adjust salt, pepper, or spices as needed to achieve desired flavor profile.
07 - Ladle chili into bowls and serve hot. Garnish with shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, or fresh cilantro if desired.
