The Best Freezer Chili
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
chili
Servings: 6
Calories: 226 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef browned
- 1 onion coarsely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 19 oz. can kidney beans with liquid
- 14 oz. can Heinz chili style beans with liquid*
- 28 oz. can diced tomatoes with liquid
- 5 1/2 oz. can tomato paste
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 2 tsp. cumin
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- dash pepper
- 1 Tbsp. maple syrup
Instructions
Assembly instructions:
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Put all ingredients in a large resealable bag and squish them together to combine. Remove excess air, seal, and freeze.
Stovetop Cooking Instructions:
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Thaw.
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Heat in a large pot over medium heat until the desired temperature is reached.
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Allow it to simmer so that the flavors meld.
Slow Cooker Cooking Instructions:
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Thaw.
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Cook in the slow cooker on low for 3-5 hours.
Recipe Notes
The chili-style beans can be hard to find. If your grocery store doesn't carry them, you can substitute pinto beans instead.