Slow Cooker Chilli Con Carne

A comforting and hearty chilli con carne made effortlessly in a slow cooker, perfect for cozy meals.

By @alexskitchenbangers

Original recipe source

Cook time: 480 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g lean beef mince (5% fat)
• 0 low-calorie cooking spray
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 2 red peppers, diced
• 3 tsp chopped garlic
• 2 tbsp tomato purée
• 1 tbsp chipotle paste
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp mild chilli powder
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 0 beef mixture
• 400 g chopped tomatoes
• 400 g kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 tsp sweetener
• 1 tsp instant coffee granules
• 250 ml hot water
• 1 beef stock pot

Instructions

1. Heat a large frying pan with a little low-calorie cooking spray and brown the beef mince for 5 minutes.
2. Add the finely diced onion and diced red peppers to the pan, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.
3. Stir in the chopped garlic, tomato purée, chipotle paste, and spices. Cook for 1 minute.
4. Transfer the beef mixture to the slow cooker.
5. Add the chopped tomatoes, kidney beans, Worcestershire sauce, sweetener, instant coffee granules, hot water, and beef stock pot to the slow cooker. Stir well.
6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is cooked through and the chilli is rich.