Slow Cooker Chili Recipe
This hearty Slow Cooker Chili recipe combines lean ground beef with a blend of beans, tomatoes, and flavorful spices, simmered low and slow for tender, rich flavor. Perfect for a comforting and easy meal that feeds a crowd, this recipe uses simple ingredients and minimal prep time, making it ideal for busy days or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Aromatics
- 2 lb lean Ground Beef (90/10 or 93/7)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Spices
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Beans and Tomatoes
- 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 30 oz kidney beans (two 15 oz cans), drained and rinsed
- 30 oz diced tomatoes, with their juice
- 10 oz diced tomatoes and green chilis, with their juice
- 30 oz tomato sauce
Instructions
- Sauté Beef: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook for 4-5 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until it releases its fat.
- Add Onion and Garlic: Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for another 4-5 minutes until the onion is tender. Stir in the minced garlic and all the seasonings—cumin powder, chili powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 30 seconds while stirring constantly to meld the flavors.
- Transfer to Slow Cooker: Transfer the cooked beef and onion mixture into a 6-quart slow cooker, spreading it evenly.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the drained and rinsed black beans and kidney beans. Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice, diced tomatoes and green chilis with juice, and the tomato sauce. Stir everything together gently to combine all ingredients.
- Cook: Cover and cook the chili on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours, allowing the flavors to develop and the chili to thicken.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve the chili warm, garnished as desired.
Notes
- For a spicier chili, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce during cooking.
- Can be made a day ahead; chili flavors often improve after resting overnight.
- Serve with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, or fresh cilantro.
- Use lean ground turkey or chicken as a substitute for beef for a lighter version.
- Leftover chili freezes well for up to 3 months.
Keywords: slow cooker chili, ground beef chili, easy chili recipe, hearty chili, beans and beef chili, crockpot chili
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