Slow Cooker Sweet Northwestern Beef Chili

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Recipe intro

This slow cooker sweet Northwestern beef chili recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish that will satisfy your taste buds. Packed with tender beef, beans, and a perfect blend of spices, this chili is perfect for chilly evenings or game day gatherings. The sweetness from brown sugar and the tanginess from tomatoes create a delightful balance of flavors. Let your slow cooker do all the work while you enjoy the enticing aroma filling your kitchen.

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slow cooker sweet northwestern beef chili recipe details

Slow cooker sweet northwestern beef chili recipe, recipe Rating: 4.7
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A different kind of chili that might become a family favorite. What makes it sweet? Well, sugar of course, but also a hefty helping of nutmeg. Inspired by bakerandahalf’s “Northwestern Sweet Chili”
Ready in: 16 hours 20 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 10

• 3 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 large green bell pepper
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 pounds coarsely ground beef
• 2 (15 ounce) cans chili beans
• 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoons mild chili powder
• 1 tablespoon pepper
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 to 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 8 drops Worcestershire sauce

Preparation method

Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 8 hours | Extra time: 8 hours, chilling

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook peppers, onions, and garlic in hot oil until softened. Add ground turkey and cook until meat is browned and crumbly, about 20 minutes. Drain well, and transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker.
2. Add remaining ingredients to the slow cooker, stir well to combine, and cover. Cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours.Go The Extra Mile

Make the chili the day before you want to serve it. Cook, then allow to cool and refrigerate overnight. In the morning (or when desired), return chili to slow cooker and heat on LOW for another 3 or 4 hours.

Alternate Method

Cook on HIGH for 4 hours.

Tip

To thicken the chili, combine 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl. Slowly stir cornstarch mixture into stew with slow cooker set to HIGH, then repeat until desired thickness is reached.