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  5. 11 Slow-Cooker Chili Recipes Just Like Grandma Used to Make

11 Slow-Cooker Chili Recipes Just Like Grandma Used to Make

January 16, 2020
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On a cold night, is there a better dinner to come home to than chili? (We don’t think so!) Let your slow cooker do the work with these veggie-loaded, protein-packed chili dinners that will remind you of a weekend at grandma’s. From classics like Hearty Beef Chili to riffs like Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Chili, these dishes will inspire you to make a bowl of comfort this week.

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Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Chili

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Grab your crock pot for this delicious and easy slow-cooker vegetarian chili with beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, bell peppers and sweet potatoes. The recipe requires just 20 minutes of active time: after a bit of chopping, you just dump the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it do the work. Adding a squeeze of lime juice and a sprinkle of cilantro just before serving brightens up the flavors. Top it with some shredded cheese, if you'd like, or serve it as-is to keep it vegan. Either way, this healthy chili is sure to become a go-to when you want a satisfying and healthy dinner.Ā Source: Eatingwell.com, June 2019

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Slow-Cooker Turkey Chili with Butternut Squash

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The sweetness of the butternut squash tames the kick from cayenne in this healthy turkey chili, making this easy crock pot chili just right for kids and adults alike, whether for weeknight dinners or tailgating parties. For those who prefer a spicier chili, just pass hot sauce at the table. This chili also freezes well, so save leftovers for hearty and healthy dinners and lunches for weeks to come.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, August 2019

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Slow-Cooker Black Bean-Mushroom Chili

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Black beans, earthy mushrooms and tangy tomatillos combine with a variety of spices and smoky chipotles to create a fantastic full-flavored chili. It can simmer in the slow cooker all day, which makes it perfect for a healthy supper when the end of your day is rushed.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, Winter 2004

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Fix-and-Forget White Chili

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Thicken this slow-cooker chicken chili by slightly mashing the beans.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Slow-Cooker Vegan Chili

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Grab your crock pot for this hearty and easy vegan chili, which is chock-full of great-tasting and good-for-you ingredients, including pinto and black beans, red pepper, tomatoes and butternut squash. Once a little chopping is done, all you have to do is dump the ingredients in the slow cooker, making this colorful veggie chili the perfect weeknight dinner. A garnish of fresh avocado and chopped cilantro is a nice touch.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, April 2019

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Hearty Beef Chili

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For a fall open house, make this beef chili in the slow cooker. As guests arrive, set out chips and cheese and let them help themselves to a bowl.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Sweet Potato & Barley Chili

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If you're ready for something different, try this hearty slow-cooked chili made with sweet potato, pearled barley, and red beans.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Chicken Chili

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Let your slow cooker do the work for this zesty chicken chili with white kidney beans, sweet and hot peppers, and lots of herbs and spices.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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White and Green Chili

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Great Northern beans and green salsa add white and green color to this hearty, delicious chili. Simply combine all ingredients into a slow cooker and let it do all of the work!Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Beef and Red Bean Chili

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A slow cooker brings out all the flavors in this easy bean and beef chili recipe.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Bean Medley Chili

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Three beans are better than one in this slow cooker chili recipe. Each type adds a distinctive flavor and texture.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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