Easy Crock Pot Chili
Savor the ultimate comfort food with this Easy Crock Pot Chili recipe—a hearty, flavorful dish that's as effortless as it is delicious! Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this slow cooker chili combines tender ground beef, two types of beans, and aromatic spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, all simmered to perfection in a rich tomato base. With just 15 minutes of prep time, the Crock Pot takes care of the rest, delivering a warm, crowd-pleasing meal in 6-8 hours on low heat. Customize with your favorite toppings, from shredded cheese to a dollop of sour cream, for a comforting, family-friendly dish that's sure to become a weekly staple. Whether you're feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for the week, this easy chili recipe is your go-to for hearty, hands-off cooking!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 whole garlic cloves, minced
- 28 oz diced tomatoes, undrained
- 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until cooked through. Drain excess grease and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Remove from heat.
In a 6-quart Crock Pot or slow cooker, add the cooked ground beef and onion-garlic mixture.
Add the diced tomatoes (including their juices), kidney beans, black beans, tomato sauce, and beef broth to the Crock Pot.
Sprinkle in the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Cover the Crock Pot with its lid and set it to cook on LOW heat for 6-8 hours or HIGH heat for 3-4 hours.
Once the cooking time is complete, give the chili a good stir. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve hot with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, or crumbled tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2147 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.3 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.4 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 301 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 5369 mg | 233% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 199.2 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 64.5 g | 230% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.0 g | ||
| Protein | 139.0 g | 278% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 594 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 34.6 mg | 192% | |
| Potassium | 5233 mg | 111% | |
*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.
