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Alex Guarnaschelli's Slow Cooker Chili
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Alex Guarnaschelli's Slow Cooker Chili

Alex's slow-cooker technique — browning stovetop first for fond, then low-and-slow in the crockpot — delivers long-simmered depth with minimal effort. Allspice and vinegar are the signature moves.

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By Alex Guarnaschelli · Food Network ↗
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8h
Cook Time
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Ground Beef
Protein
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New York
Region
Heat Level
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Medium Burn
Community Score
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Nutrition Per Serving
510
calories
per serving
33g
Protein
31g
Fat
25g
Carbs
10g
Fiber
Sodium443mg
Sugar6g
Estimates per serving (6 servings total) · Powered by Edamam
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Ingredients
2 lbs ground beefAmazon ↗
1 large onion, dicedAmazon ↗
4 garlic clovesAmazon ↗
28 oz canned tomatoesAmazon ↗
2 tbsp chili powderAmazon ↗
1 bay leafAmazon ↗
1 tsp cuminAmazon ↗
1/2 tsp allspiceAmazon ↗
1 tsp red pepper flakesAmazon ↗
2 cups waterAmazon ↗
1 tbsp red wine vinegarAmazon ↗
1 can black beansAmazon ↗
Scallions, cheddar, sour cream to serveAmazon ↗
Steps
1
Brown ground beef in batches on stovetop, drain fat, transfer to slow cooker
2
Sauté onion and garlic in same pan, add to slow cooker
3
Add tomatoes, chili powder, bay leaf, cumin, allspice, red pepper flakes, water
4
Stir in vinegar, cover and set to LOW for 8 hours
5
Stir and taste after 2 hours, adjust seasoning
6
Add black beans 30 minutes before serving on HIGH
7
Rest 15 minutes before serving, stir in scallions
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