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.

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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. )