Slow Cooker Chili for Two
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Do you need an amazing chili recipe that has fewer servings? Check out this Slow Cooker Chili for Two. It is absolutely delicious!
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How to Make Chili for Two in a Slow Cooker
Aunt Lou here.
When I was thinking about the next recipe I was going to convert to a recipe for two people, my absolute favorite chili recipe. This Slow Cooker Chili for Two recipe gives you a couple hearty servings of, in my opinion, the best chili ever.
If you are a person who enjoys noodles in your chili, never fear, just add some in and enjoy! To be perfectly honest, I am usually a macaroni in my chili kind of girl. However, this recipe is great even without the macaroni. I have prepared this chili both ways, and it is, hands down, my favorite chili. I hope you love it just as much as I do!
(If this recipe sounds delicious to you, but you need more servings, I have you covered. You can find the original recipe here.)
What You Will Need for Slow Cooker Chili for Two
Ingredients Needed
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/3 cup diced onion
- 15.5 oz can chili beans, undrained
- 2/3 cup refried beans
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 cups tomato juice
- Dried red pepper flakes to taste
- Garnish: shredded cheddar cheese
Equipment Needed
- Skillet and strainer or micro cooker
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups
- Can opener
- Spoons
- Measuring spoons
- Stirring spatula
- 2.5 Quart Slow Cooker, 3 Quart Slow Cooker or 4 Quart Slow Cooker
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 10 to 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 2 to 3 hours on low or 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes on high, stirring halfway through the cooking time, if possible
General Notes
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- All slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes should always be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.
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Slow Cooker Chili for Two
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb Ground Beef
- 1/3 cup diced onion
- 15.5 oz can chili beans undrained
- 2/3 cup Can Refried Beans
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 cups tomato juice (If you want a thinner chili, you can add more.)
- salt to taste
- dried red pepper flakes to taste optional
Instructions
- Cook 1/2 lb Ground Beef with 1/3 cup diced onion (diced) and drain.
- Put your ground beef mixture, 15.5 oz can chili beans (2 – 15.5 oz cans, undrained), 2/3 cup Can Refried Beans, 3 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoons chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 1/2 cups tomato juice, salt to taste and dried red pepper flakes to taste (optional) in a 2.5 Quart, 3 Quart OR 4 Quart Crock Pot and stir until well combined. (This is a very thick chili. If you want a thinner chili, add more tomato juice.)
- Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or high for 1-1.5 hours, stirring once or twice during the cooking time.
Notes
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- As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.ย The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
- All slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes shouldย always be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.
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