Slow-Cooker Chili

  • yellow onion, chopped
  • 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeds removed and chopped
  • 1-2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup white wine
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 beef bouillon cubes
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes (undrained)
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 15-ounce can dark red kidney beans (drained)
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans (drained)
  • Additional salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Shredded cheese
  • Sour cream

In a skillet, brown and drain ground beef. Combine ground beef and all remaining ingredients in a large slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, stirring once or twice midway (to evenly distribute dissolved boullion). Add additional salt and pepper to taste. Top off with cilantro, shredded cheese and sour cream when serving.