Crock Pot Chili
Cozy up with a bowl of this hearty and flavorful Crock Pot Chili, the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it comfort food! Packed with savory ground beef, tender beans, and the warming spices of chili powder, cumin, and paprika, this slow-cooked recipe delivers rich, robust flavor with minimal effort. Sautéed onion, garlic, and bell pepper add a depth of aroma, while a medley of crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth keeps it perfectly saucy. Whether you prefer it milder or enjoy a kick of heat with optional cayenne, this chili is versatile and customizable with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese or sour cream. With just 15 minutes of prep and a slow simmer in your crock pot, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for game days, potlucks, or a cozy family dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 8 ounces canned tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess fat and transfer the beef to the crock pot.
In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion and bell pepper until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Transfer the mixture to the crock pot.
Add the crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, tomato sauce, and beef broth to the crock pot.
Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix everything together until well combined.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.
Serve hot with optional toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, or tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
413 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.8 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 51 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1072 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.1 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 23.1 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1001 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.
