Wendys Copycat Chili in the Slow Cooker Proper Comfort

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1.5 lbs ground beef (680g), 80/20 blend recommended
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained (425g)
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained (425g)
• 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, undrained (425g)
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained (794g)
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce (425g)
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste (170g)
• 1 packet (1.25 ounces) chili seasoning mix (35g)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin (5ml)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (5ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (2.5ml), or to taste (optional)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar (15ml), packed
• 1 cup beef broth (240ml)
• Salt and black pepper to taste