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Slow Cooker No Bean Chili Recipe

Slow Cooker No Bean Chili Recipe

Craving thick, meaty chili perfection? This Slow Cooker No Bean Chili Recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor. Bold spices, tender beef and rich tomato base.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 25 minutes
Course  Main Dish
Cuisine Texas-Style American
Servings 10
Calories 365 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 lbs ground beef 85/15 lean
  • 1 lb ground pork sausage
  • 2 large yellow onions diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 6 garlic cloves minced2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 15 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef broth low-sodium¼ cup chili powder
  • 3 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon beef bouillon powder

Instructions
 

Brown Meats Separately

  • Large skillet medium-high. Cook ground beef 6 minutes until browned. Drain fat. Set aside. Same skillet, brown sausage 5 minutes. Drain. Dual meats = flavor depth.

Sauté Aromatic Base

  • Skillet medium heat. Add onions, bell peppers. Cook 7 minutes until soft. Add garlic last 2 minutes. Golden edges form. Fragrant base ready.

Deglaze with Broth

  • Pour ½ cup beef broth in skillet. Scrape browned bits. Rich flavor captured. Pour everything into slow cooker with meats.

Add Tomato Foundation

  • Dump crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir smooth. Thick base forms. Restaurant texture achieved.

Season Like Pro

  • Measure all spices precisely. Sprinkle evenly over mixture. Stir 2 minutes. Spices bloom. Chili perfume fills kitchen.

Slow Cook Magic

  • Lid on tight. Low 7-8 hours or high 4-5 hours. Walk away. Collagen breaks down. Flavors marry perfectly.

Final Taste Adjustment

  • Last 30 minutes. Stir thoroughly. Taste boldly. Add salt, cayenne if needed. Rest 15 minutes. Perfect thickness.

Notes

  • Brown meats separately. Flavor doubles.
  • Fire-roasted tomatoes = smoke magic.
  • Taste after 6 hours. Adjust boldly.
  • Variation: Add 1 cup beer.
  • Turkey version: Same method.
  • Spicy: Fresh jalapeños chopped.
  • Low-carb: Skip sweet toppings.
  • Double recipe. Freezes perfectly.
Keyword Slow Cooker No Bean Chili Recipe