Slow-Cooker Weeknight Chili
"Why this recipe works:To keep our Slow-Cooker Weeknight Chili recipe from turning out too greasy, we used reasonably lean 85 percent lean ground chuck and supplemented it with smoky bacon. Browning the meat was important, but it was just as important to not overbrown it. Leaving the meat a little pink ensured that it stayed tender during the long simmer in the slow cooker. Also, to keep the recipe’s beans from turning mushy and breaking apart, we added them during the last hour of cooking...."
INGREDIENTS
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Serves 10 to 12
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1/4 cup chili powder
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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2 teaspoons ground coriander
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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8 ounces bacon, chopped fine
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2 onions, chopped medium
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1 red bell pepper, chopped medium
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6 cloves garlic, minced
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2 pounds 85 percent lean ground chuck
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1 can (28 ounces) tomato puree
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1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
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2 (15.5-ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
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