Description
This Savory Crock Pot Dr Pepper Chili is the perfect dish for cozy nights in, combining tender ground beef with a medley of beans and a splash of Dr Pepper for a unique, sweet flavor that balances the spice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup yellow onion
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup finely diced green bell pepper
- 2 cans tri-color beans
- 15-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles
- 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1.25-ounce packet chili seasoning
- 12-ounce can Dr Pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, then drain excess fat.
- Add the yellow onion, garlic, and green bell pepper to the skillet, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Transfer the meat and vegetable mixture to a crock pot.
- Stir in the tri-color beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, crushed tomatoes, chili seasoning, and Dr Pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chili is hot and flavors are well combined.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with a mix of lentils and mushrooms. Adjust the seasoning and Dr Pepper to taste for your preferred sweetness and heat level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1½ cups)
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Crock Pot, Dr Pepper, Chili, Cozy Nights, American Cuisine, Beef Chili, Slow Cooker, Easy Recipe