Slow Cooker Cactus Chili

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 245 min
Servings: 10
Yield: 10 servings

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

2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 (15 1/4 ounce) cans black beans, drained
2 (15 1/4 ounce) cans yellow corn, drained
1 (30 ounce) jar diced nopales (cactus)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 chipotle pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
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.