Slow Cooker Hearty Beef Chili
Warm up with a bowl of Slow Cooker Hearty Beef Chili, the ultimate comfort food that’s perfect for cozy nights or game day gatherings. This flavorful recipe features tender ground beef, a colorful medley of diced vegetables, two types of hearty beans, and a robust blend of spices, all simmered to perfection in a slow cooker. With minimal prep time and an irresistibly rich, slow-cooked flavor, this chili is as convenient as it is satisfying. Garnished with fresh cilantro, creamy sour cream, and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese, it’s a crowd-pleasing meal that’s as customizable as it is delicious. Whether you're feeding the family or meal prepping for the week ahead, this hearty beef chili will quickly become a go-to favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 15 ounces canned tomato sauce
- 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup beef broth
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- to taste sour cream (optional, for serving)
- to taste shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain excess grease if necessary.
Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened and fragrant. Add this mixture to the slow cooker.
To the slow cooker, add the canned diced tomatoes (including their juices), tomato sauce, kidney beans, black beans, and beef broth.
Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together to combine.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours. Stir occasionally, if possible.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
656 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.1 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.1 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 106 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 1213 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | ||
| Protein | 36.7 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 151 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1212 mg | 26% | |
*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.
