Description
This hearty and flavorful Crockpot Chili Recipe is the perfect comfort food for a cozy night in. Packed with ground beef, beans, and a blend of spices, this chili is easy to make and great for meal prep.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 2 lbs ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Beans and Tomatoes:
- 2 cans (15 oz each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
Seasonings:
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: Cook the ground beef in a skillet until browned. Drain excess grease and transfer to a crockpot.
- Add Ingredients: Add diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the crockpot. Stir in kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth.
- Season: Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using). Stir to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- This chili improves with longer cooking, ideal for meal prep.
- For a thinner consistency, add more broth.
- Variations: Try pinto beans or corn for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
