Crock Pot Barbecued Beef Chili
Dive into comfort food bliss with this Crock Pot Barbecued Beef Chili, a smoky, savory twist on the classic chili recipe! Combining tender ground beef, hearty beans, and a medley of spices with the sweet tang of barbecue sauce, this dish is slow-cooked to perfection for robust, melt-in-your-mouth flavor. The recipe also features sautéed sweet onions, green bell peppers, and garlic to add a fresh, aromatic touch. Ideal for busy days, this set-it-and-forget-it crock pot chili is prepped in just 15 minutes and simmered low and slow for hours, letting the rich flavors meld beautifully. Best served piping hot with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of shredded cheddar, and a flourish of chopped green onions, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for game nights, potlucks, or comforting weeknight dinners. Keywords: Crock Pot Chili, Barbecue Beef Chili, Slow Cooker Recipes, Comfort Food, Easy Chili Recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 medium, diced Sweet onion
- 1 medium, diced Green bell pepper
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 28 oz Crushed tomatoes
- 15 oz (drained and rinsed) Kidney beans
- 15 oz (drained and rinsed) Black beans
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 tsp (optional) Red pepper flakes
- 1 cup (for garnish) Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup (for garnish) Sour cream
- 0.25 cup (for garnish) Chopped green onions
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
Transfer the browned ground beef to the crock pot.
In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion and green bell pepper until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute. Transfer this mixture to the crock pot.
Add the crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, beef broth, and barbecue sauce to the crock pot.
Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix everything together well.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and set to cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
Stir the chili occasionally if you're home, to ensure even cooking and flavor distribution.
Once cooked, taste and adjust seasoning if needed (adding more salt or black pepper, to taste).
Serve hot in bowls with optional garnishes like shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
568 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.8 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 1611 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.5 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.8 g | ||
| Protein | 28.4 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 300 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 992 mg | 21% | |
*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.
