Slow Cooker Black Bean and Zucchini Chili

Ingredients:

  • 1  1/2 lbs ground beef 
  • 1 (28 oz) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes 
  • 2 (15.5 oz) cans black beans, rinsed 
  • 3 medium zucchini (about 1 lb), cut into 1/2-inch pieces 
  • 2 medium onions, chopped 
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste 
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped 
  • 1 tbs chili powder 
  • 1 tsp dried oregano kosher salt and black pepper sour cream, cut-up avocado, and chopped fresh Cilantro, for serving

Directions:

  1. In a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine the beef, tomatoes, beans, zucchini, onions, tomato paste, garlic, chili powder, oregano, 1½ teaspoons salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper.
  2. Cover and cook until the vegetables are tender and the meat is cooked through, on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours (this will shorten total recipe time).
  3. Reserve half the chili for tomorrow’s dinner. Serve the remaining chili with the sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.
  4. Reheat and serve: Reheat the chili in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes.

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Borrowed from RealSimple

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