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Cozy Slow Cooker Halal Beef Chili with Smoked Paprika and Beans

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs lean ground halal beef (85/15 or 90/10)
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed San Marzano tomatoes with juices
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup halal beef bone broth
  • 2.5 tbsp mild chili powder blend
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp smoked Spanish paprika
  • 1 tsp dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp pure maple syrup or brown sugar (balances tomato acidity)

Method
 

  1. Brown the Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground halal beef with diced onions and minced garlic for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking meat into small crumbles. Drain excess grease and transfer to slow cooker.
  2. Assemble in Crockpot: Add crushed tomatoes, fire-roasted tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, beef bone broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and maple syrup to slow cooker.
  3. Stir & Slow Cook: Stir thoroughly to blend all aromatics and spices. Cover with lid and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours (or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours) until beef is meltingly tender and chili gravy is rich and thick.
  4. Taste & Adjust: Uncover, stir well, and taste test. Add an extra pinch of sea salt or smoked paprika if desired.
  5. Garnish & Serve: Ladle steaming hot chili into bowls. Garnish with shredded sharp cheddar cheese, cool sour cream, sliced jalapeños, and fresh cilantro alongside warm cornbread!

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Calories: 385cal (19%) Carbohydrates: 32g (11%) Protein: 34g (68%) Fat: 14g (22%) Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) Cholesterol: 70mg (23%) Sodium: 680mg (30%) Potassium: 950mg (27%) Fiber: 9g (38%) Sugar: 6g (12%) Vitamin A: 35IU (1%) Vitamin C: 18mg (22%) Calcium: 12mg (1%) Iron: 28mg (156%)