My Hearty Crock Pot Ground Beef Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef, lean
• 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth (or water)
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil (for sautéing, if desired)
• Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños