Description
This Crockpot Chili recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish that’s perfect for cozy nights in. Made with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and a blend of spices, this chili is easy to prepare and cooks to perfection in the slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 15 oz kidney beans (drained)
- 15 oz black beans (drained)
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 0.5 tsp oregano
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
- shredded cheese
- sour cream
- green onions (sliced)
Meat Mixture:
Chili Base:
Spices:
Toppings:
Instructions
- Brown ground beef: Cook ground beef with onions and garlic in a skillet; drain fat.
- Transfer to slow cooker: Place the beef mixture in the slow cooker.
- Add ingredients: Add beans, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, and spices.
- Combine: Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Cook: Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
- Serve: Adjust thickness if needed, then serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- You can customize the spice level to suit your preference.
- Feel free to add in extra vegetables like bell peppers or corn for added texture.
- This chili freezes well, making it a great make-ahead meal for busy days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 50mg