Description
Crock Pot Chili: Hearty, flavorful, and family-approved — this classic Crock Pot Chili simmers all day for a dinner that’s rich, comforting, and incredibly easy to throw together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey for a leaner version)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
- 1½ tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onion, cilantro
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add ground beef and diced onion. Cook until beef is browned and onion is soft, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Transfer the beef mixture to your slow cooker.
- Add kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato paste, and all spices. Stir well to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Brown the meat well for deeper flavor, but you can skip if you prefer a quicker assembly.
- Turkey can be used for a leaner version; adjust seasonings to taste.
- Drain and rinse beans to reduce excess sodium and improve texture.
- Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, or cilantro as desired.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for up to 3–4 days; chili also freezes nicely for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240 ml)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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