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Homemade Mexican Beef Chili

A hearty slow cooker chili with pinto beans, ground beef, vegetables, and spices for bold Mexican-inspired flavor. Perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups dry pinto beans rinsed and drained
  • 1.5 lb ground beef
  • 15 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 32 oz chicken broth
  • 1 large bell pepper chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 3 –4 ribs celery chopped
  • 1 tbsp salt-free seasoning or 1 ½ tsp seasoning salt or plain salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 ½ tsp chili powder

Method
 

Combine the Ingredients
  1. Add the rinsed pinto beans, ground beef, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and celery directly into the slow cooker.
Season the Mixture
  1. Sprinkle in the salt-free seasoning (or seasoning salt), ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder. Stir thoroughly to ensure the seasonings coat the beans, meat, and vegetables evenly.
Cook to Perfection
  1. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to high. Let it cook for about 4 hours, stirring occasionally to keep the flavors balanced and to prevent any ingredients from sticking to the bottom. The slow cooking process allows the beans to absorb the broth and spices while the beef becomes tender and flavorful.
Serve and Enjoy
  1. Once the beans are fully tender and the chili has thickened to a rich, hearty consistency, it’s ready to serve. Ladle generous portions into bowls and enjoy the comforting aroma and bold taste.