Spicy Slow-Cooked Beanless Chili

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This recipe for no-bean chili made in the slow cooker is not for the faint of heart. If you like spicy food, you will enjoy this chili! Serve with shredded Cheddar cheese and bread.

Submitted by JR Foodie
Updated on November 18, 2023
close up view of Spicy Beanless Chili in a slow cooker
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
6 hrs 35 mins
Total Time:
6 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 pounds ground beef

  • 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 2 medium jalapeno peppers, chopped

  • 3 tablespoons chili powder

  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.

  2. Transfer beef to a slow cooker. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeño peppers, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, garlic, and black pepper; stir to combine. Cook on Low for 10 hours or High for 6 1/2 hours.

Recipe Tip

If you don't like jalapeños, you can substitute a green bell pepper. If you want it spicer, use habanero peppers.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

396 Calories
31g Fat
9g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 396
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g 40%
Saturated Fat 12g 62%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Sodium 968mg 42%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Protein 21g 41%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 49mg 4%
Iron 4mg 24%
Potassium 612mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.