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 sautΓ©ed 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, itβs 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.
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, sautΓ© 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.
Calories |
3222 | ||
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% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 150.0 g | 192% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.0 g | 365% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 10088 mg | 439% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 338.0 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 70.1 g | 250% | |
| Total Sugars | 142.1 g | ||
| Protein | 168.7 g | 337% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1823 mg | 140% | |
| Iron | 33.4 mg | 186% | |
| Potassium | 5660 mg | 120% | |
*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.