Classic Crock Pot Beef Chili
Warm up your kitchen with this hearty and flavorful Classic Crock Pot Beef Chili, a comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights and cozy gatherings. Packed with tender ground beef, two types of beans, and a robust blend of spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, this slow-cooker chili delivers bold, satisfying flavor with every spoonful. Canned diced tomatoes and tomato sauce create a rich, saucy base, while fresh aromatics like sautéed onion and garlic enhance its depth. With minimal prep and a hands-off cooking process, this recipe is ideal for those looking for an easy yet crowd-pleasing meal. Garnish with shredded cheese, sour cream, and green onions for the ultimate bowl of comfort. Perfect for meal prepping, game day, or feeding a family, this chili is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes (canned, with juices)
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 15 ounces kidney beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 15 ounces black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano (dried)
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat and transfer the beef to the crock pot.
In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant. Transfer to the crock pot.
Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, black beans, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and beef broth to the crock pot.
Stir everything together to combine the ingredients evenly.
Cover the crock pot and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or spices if needed.
Ladle the chili into individual bowls and top with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions, if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
645 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.2 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 109 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 1509 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.7 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 39.0 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 163 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 1283 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
