Slow Cooker Chili for 2
Warm up with the ultimate comfort food tailored perfectly for two: Slow Cooker Chili for 2. This easy recipe combines hearty ground beef, tender kidney beans, and a medley of bold spices like chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin, all slow-cooked to perfection. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this small-batch chili is ideal for cozy dinners or lazy Sundays. It's simmered low and slow for rich, savory goodness, and finished with customizable toppings like shredded cheddar, sour cream, or green onions to make it your own. Whether you're meal prepping or sharing a comforting meal, this small-batch chili recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 15 ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup water or beef broth
- optional toppings (cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions)
Instructions
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned (about 5 minutes). Drain any excess fat.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Transfer the cooked beef mixture to a slow cooker.
Add the diced tomatoes (with juices), kidney beans, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and water or beef broth to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed before serving.
Serve hot with optional toppings like shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and chopped green onions.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1027 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.2 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 150 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 1113 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 101.3 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.6 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.9 g | ||
| Protein | 66.3 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 225 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 2832 mg | 60% | |
*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.
