Slow Cooked Beef Chili Recipe - Quick, Healthy & Ready in 45 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 28 ounces can crushed tomatoes
• 14 ounces can diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 carrots, coarsely chopped
• 4 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1" pieces
• 15 ounces can kidney beans

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, stir together the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, paprika, brown sugar, and salt. Set aside.
2. Place the carrots, celery, onions, garlic, beef, and kidney beans into the base of a slow cooker.
3. Pour the tomato sauce mixture evenly over the top of the beef and vegetables. Cover and cook on high for 6 hours.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary- adding more chili powder if you'd prefer more spice.