Description
Experience the warmth and comfort of this Crock Pot Chili Recipe, perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings with friends and family. This easy-to-make dish combines hearty ground beef, colorful vegetables, and a blend of spices to create a rich and satisfying meal. With minimal prep time, you can set it in your slow cooker and enjoy the delicious aroma filling your home while it simmers to perfection. Whether served solo or with sides like cornbread or rice, this chili is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
- 15.5 ounces kidney beans
- 15.5 ounces chili hot beans
- 29 ounces diced tomatoes
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 3 tablespoons chili powder (divided)
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Dice the onion, green pepper, and garlic.
- In a large pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Sauté the diced vegetables for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until just browned. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of chili powder while cooking.
- Transfer the meat mixture to your slow cooker. Add all remaining ingredients: beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and spices. Stir well.
- Set your slow cooker on low heat and cook for approximately 4 hours until flavors meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg