slow cooker salsa chili

(1 RATING)
52 Pinches
Belchertown, MA
Updated on Jun 7, 2012

This recipe is delicious! It's easy to start in the morning and wonderful to come home to - plus it doesn't make so much that you are tired of it before it's gone.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 8 Hr 20 Min
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef (at least 80% lean) or ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (~ 1/2 cup)
  • 16 ounces thick and chunky salsa
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 4 1/2 ounces chopped green chiles (1 small can)
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed (15 or 16 oz)
  • - shredded cheddar cheese, if desired
  • - sliced green onions, if desired

How To Make slow cooker salsa chili

  • Step 1
    Cook beef/ turkey with onion in skillet over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occaisionally, until thoroughly cooked. Drain.
  • Step 2
    In a 3 - 4 quart slow cooker, mix beef/ turkey mixture and the remaining ingredients except beans.
  • Step 3
    Cover and cook on the Low heat setting for 8 - 10 hours.
  • Step 4
    Stir in beans. Cover and continue to cook for another 5 minutes to heat the beans. Top with cheese and onions if desired.
  • Step 5
    Vary this recipe by using black beans. If you prefer a milder chili, use mild salsa and a little less chili powder.
  • Step 6
    This recipe can be doubled: use a 5 - 6 quart slow cooker and cook for the same amount of time.

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Category: Salsas
Category: Chili
Keyword: #pot
Keyword: #slow
Keyword: #cooker
Keyword: #crock
Ingredient: Beef
Culture: American

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