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Walking Taco Chili

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Makes 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds ground beef
  • 1 15 ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup beef broth

Instructions

  • Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks, about 6 minutes, until no pink remains.
  • Add the onion and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until softened.
  • Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne and salt and cook 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  • Transfer to a slow cooker and add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans and beef broth.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, stirring once halfway, until the chili is thick enough that a spoon dragged through it leaves a visible trail that doesn't fill back in right away.
  • Keep on warm for serving, stirring occasionally to keep the bottom from catching.

Good to Know

Double the beans and cut the beef to a pound if you want a lighter, more budget-friendly batch; nobody at the bar will notice.