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Presidential Chili

This hearty Presidential Chili recipe is a comfort food classic, packed with ground beef, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and a blend of aromatic spices. Made easy in a slow cooker, it's perfect for a cozy meal, especially with its secret ingredient!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes 28 oz cans
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 sweet onion chopped
  • 1 green pepper chopped
  • 1 can kidney beans 19 oz can, drained
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Brown the ground beef on the stove top. Drain any excess fat and then transfer the browned beef into your slow cooker.
  2. Add all the remaining ingredients (diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped onion, green pepper, kidney beans, cumin, basil, oregano, turmeric, chili powder, salt, and red wine vinegar) into the slow cooker with the beef. Stir well to ensure everything is thoroughly combined.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8 hours. Once cooked, serve hot, either on its own, over rice, or with a slice of fresh bread, if desired.

Notes

This chili is perfect for a cold day or feeding a crowd! For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a chopped jalapeño with the other vegetables. It tastes even better the next day, so consider making a big batch!