Slow Cooker Cactus Chili
Description
Canned cactus is a unique addition to this beef and black bean chili made in a slow cooker and full of savory Southwestern flavors.
Ingredients
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2 pounds ground beef
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1 large onion, chopped
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2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
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2 (15 1/4 ounce) cans black beans, drained
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2 (15 1/4 ounce) cans yellow corn, drained
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1 (30 ounce) jar diced nopales (cactus)
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1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
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3 tablespoons chili powder
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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1 chipotle pepper, chopped
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
1
Combine ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until beef browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker.
2
Stir in diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, nopales, tomato paste, chili powder, sugar, chipotle pepper, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cover slow cooker.
3
Cook on Low until flavors combine, about 4 hours.