Hearty Dakota Chili Crock Pot
Warm up on chilly days with this Hearty Dakota Chili Crock Pot recipe, a slow-cooked masterpiece bursting with rich flavors and wholesome goodness. Packed with tender ground beef, two types of beans, and a bold blend of spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, this comforting chili delivers a satisfying balance of savory and smoky. The addition of diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth creates a robust base that simmers for hours in your crock pot, allowing the flavors to fully develop. Quick to prep in just 15 minutes and effortless to cook, this hearty chili is perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week. Customize each bowl with optional toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or diced avocado, and enjoy it alongside cornbread or tortilla chips for a complete and satisfying meal. Whether you’re hosting a game day party or looking for a cozy dinner, this slow cooker chili will quickly become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Ground beef
- 1 large Yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces Diced tomatoes with juice
- 15 ounces Tomato sauce
- 15 ounces Dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces Pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 3 tablespoons Chili powder
- 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Oregano, dried
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, diced avocado
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles until it is browned. Drain off excess fat and transfer the cooked beef to the crock pot.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant. Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to the crock pot.
Add the diced tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, kidney beans, pinto beans, and beef broth to the crock pot.
Season with chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together until well combined.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Ladle the chili into bowls and top with optional toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, or diced avocado.
Serve hot and enjoy this hearty and satisfying Dakota chili with a side of cornbread or tortilla chips!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3378 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 183.7 g | 236% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.8 g | 359% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 672 mg | 224% | |
| Sodium | 6162 mg | 268% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 228.9 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 70.4 g | 251% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.1 g | ||
| Protein | 222.9 g | 446% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 793 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 41.1 mg | 228% | |
| Potassium | 6854 mg | 146% | |
*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.
