Dinner for 10

Slow Cooker Bean Chili

Name: Slow Cooker Bean Chili
Total time: 320 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lb 80/20 ground beef; 1 large yellow onion; 1 large red bell pepper; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 1/2 tbsp chili powder; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional); 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 1/2 tsp fine table salt (optional); 1 tsp granulated sugar; 8 oz low sodium beef broth; 2 cans (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes; 3 cans (8 oz) tomato sauce; 3/4 tbsp beef better than bouillon; 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce; 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans; 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans

$8.95for 4320 minServes 10

Ground beef, peppers, onions, beans, tomatoes, and spices cook slowly into a rich slow-cooker chili.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Ground beef, 2 lb$5.49/lb typical	2 lb	$10.98Typical price
	Onions, 0.5 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.65Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.45 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.45 lb	$1.17Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 30 oz$0.08/oz typical	30 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Broth, 8.5 oz$0.07/oz typical	8.5 oz	$0.59Typical price
	Tomato paste and sauce, 24 oz$0.10/oz typical	24 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Canned beans, 30 oz$0.09/oz typical	30 oz	$2.70Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$22.38

Swaps

Swap ground beef for ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSugar and brown sugarAsian sauces and pastes

Not included in the cost.

320 minstart to table
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10servings as written
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Typical price

$2.24 per serving$8.95 for 4

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Ingredients

2 lb 80/20 ground beef
1 large yellow onion
1 large red bell pepper
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 1/2 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp fine table salt (optional)
1 tsp granulated sugar
8 oz low sodium beef broth
2 cans (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes
3 cans (8 oz) tomato sauce
3/4 tbsp beef better than bouillon
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans
1 can (15 oz) pinto beans

Steps

Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the beef, onion, and bell pepper for 10 minutes until the beef reaches 160 F.
Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, oregano, black pepper, cayenne, cocoa, salt, and sugar; cook for 2 minutes.
Transfer the beef mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker.
Stir in the broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, bouillon, and Worcestershire sauce.
Add the kidney beans and pinto beans, cover, and cook on low for 5 hours and 8 minutes.

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