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Ground Beef Texas Chili

This slow cooker ground beef Texas chili is packed with smoky bacon, hearty beans, and rich, bold flavor that makes every bite unforgettable. It’s an easy, hands-off chili that simmers to perfection, creating a thick, savory bowl of comfort your whole family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Course Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 442 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. ground beef (lean, 90/10)
  • 1 lb. bacon
  • 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 ½ cup Dr. Pepper
  • 1 (15.5 oz) can light red kidney beans
  • 1 (15.5 oz) can great Northern beans
  • 4 oz. diced green chilis
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ¼ cup cornmeal

Instructions
 

  • In a frying pan, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and let cool.
  • Add ground beef to frying pan and cook until completely cooked through.
  • When done, add ground beef to slow cooker.
  • Cut bacon into small pieces and add to slow cooker.
  • Add in remaining ingredients, except for cornmeal and stir until well combined.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.
  • When done, remove cover and add in cornmeal. Stir until well incorporated.
  • Serve with favorite fixings and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 442kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 18gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 807mgPotassium: 367mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 186IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 2mg
Keyword authentic Texas chili, bacon chili, bean chili, comfort food dinner, Dr. Pepper chili, easy chili recipe, easy crockpot chili for a crowd, ground beef chili, hearty chili recipe, slow cooker chili
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