The Ultimate Slow Cooked Chili

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans
• 2 (15 ounce) cans ranch-style beans
• 2 (15 ounce) cans white kidney beans (cannellini)
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
• 1 (7.75 ounce) can Mexican-style hot tomato sauce (such as El Pato)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 cup red wine (optional)

Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir beef, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes; drain and discard grease. Season beef mixture with salt and pepper.

Mix ground beef mixture, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, pinto beans, ranch-style beans, white kidney beans, tomato sauce, Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, Mexican-style hot tomato sauce, green bell pepper, celery, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, cumin, parsley, basil, and brown sugar together in a slow cooker.

Cook on High for 4 hours; stir in red wine and continue cooking for 2 more hours. (Cook on Low for 8 hours. )