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Kim's Black Bean Slow Cooker Chili

a hearty chili with ground beef & black beans
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
advance prep - brown , drain & freeze ground beef 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • slower cooker or Crock pot
  • measuring cups
  • wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 5 tablespoons Chili Mix (1/2 packet) by Mad Dash Mixes
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 pound ground beef prepared in advance
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 can Black Beans, drained & rinsed can use Kidney Beans or Pinto Beans if you prefer
  • 1 can pan spray to help keep the chili from sticking to the sides of the slow cooker. Use only what is needed to lightly coat the inside of the slow cooker

Instructions
 

  • Spray the inside of the slow cooker with pan spray. Add one can of diced tomatoes to the slow cooker.
  • Add 1 pound of browned ground beef to the diced tomatoes. Stir the ingredients together. If using already browned ground beef that has been frozen, thaw it out ahead of time.
  • Add 1/2 cup water and stir
  • Drain & Rinse 1 can of Black Beans and add to the slow cooker
  • Add 5 Tablespoons of the Chili Mix to the ingredients in the slow cooker
  • Mix all ingredients together in the slow cooker, plug in and turn to low.
  • cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.
  • Prepare bowls of assorted toppings for the Chili . Toppings can include shredded cheese, sour cream and corn chips. If your family likes black olives, they could be used also
  • serve in bowls and let everyone add toppings to their own bowl
Keyword Black Bean Chili with ground beef
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