Description
Warm up on chilly nights with this hearty Crock Pot Chili Recipe. Packed with protein and rich flavors, this dish is perfect for family dinners or game day gatherings. With just 5 minutes of prep time, you can set it and forget it while the slow cooker works its magic. The combination of tender ground beef, savory beans, and a medley of spices creates a satisfying meal that will quickly become a household favorite. Serve it with your choice of toppings like cheese and sour cream, or elevate it to a chili bar for parties. Enjoy the comfort of homemade chili without the fuss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
- 1 onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 15.5 ounces kidney beans
- 15.5 ounces chili hot beans
- 29 ounces diced tomatoes
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or other cooking oil)
Instructions
- Dice the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic; set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the prepared vegetables in olive oil for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned; sprinkle with chili powder while cooking.
- Transfer cooked beef and vegetables to the slow cooker; add remaining ingredients and stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours until flavors meld together.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg