Wild rice is a wonderful addition to this easy crockpot chili recipe.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours
Total Time: 7 hours, 20 minutes
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup wild rice
- 14 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 6 oz. can tomato paste
- 1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 10 oz. can condensed beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1/4 tsp. cumin
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
Preparation:
In heavy skillet, cook ground beef until brown, stirring to break up meat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 4-5 minutes longer until vegetables are crisp tender.
Place everything into 4-5 quart crockpot and stir gently to mix. Make sure wild rice is immersed in the liquid. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours until wild rice is tender. Serve topped with sour cream and shredded cheese, if desired.
