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Bowl of Crockpot Dr Pepper Chili with ground beef, beans, and tomatoes in a red sauce, topped with shredded cheese, onions, and a dollop of sour cream.
Recipe

Dr Pepper Chili

Servings: 8
Author: Jaclyn
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 4 hours
Total: 4 hours 10 minutes
Dr Pepper Chili is rich, smoky, and just the right amount of sweet—made with ground beef, beans, and bold flavor from chipotle and soda. Easy to make in the slow cooker and perfect for game day, weeknights, or make-ahead meals!

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chopped bell peppers and onion frozen or fresh
  • 1 (15-ounce) red kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-ounce) black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-ounce) diced tomatoes with green chilies such as Rotel
  • 1 (28-ounce) tomato sauce
  • 1 (1 ounce) chili seasoning packet or homemade
  • 2 Tablespoons adobo sauce from canned chipotles in adobo
  • 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1 12-ounce can Dr. Pepper

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks. Stir in garlic, cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. and Drain any excess grease if needed.
    2 pounds lean ground beef, 2 cloves garlic
  • Transfer the beef mixture to the slow cooker and add all remaining ingredients. Stir well to combine.
    1 cup chopped bell peppers and onion, 1 (15-ounce) red kidney beans, 1 (15-ounce) black beans, 1 (15-ounce) diced tomatoes with green chilies, 1 (28-ounce) tomato sauce, 1 (1 ounce) chili seasoning, 2 Tablespoons adobo sauce, 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar, 1 12-ounce can Dr. Pepper
  • Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Stir once more before serving.

Notes

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced jalapenos, red onions, crushed tortilla chips, or anything you like to top your chili with.

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1347mg | Potassium: 1314mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 3731IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 8mg
Bowl of Crockpot Dr Pepper Chili with ground beef, beans, and tomatoes in a red sauce, topped with shredded cheese, onions, and a dollop of sour cream.

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