Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this incredibly flavorful and hearty Crock Pot Chili Recipe. Packed with protein and a delightful blend of spices, this easy-to-make dish is perfect for family gatherings, game nights, or cozy dinners at home. With just 5 minutes of prep time, you can set your slow cooker and relax while it does the work for you. Each bite is bursting with flavor, making it a satisfying choice for any meal. Serve it on its own, with cornbread, or as a topping for baked potatoes or nachos. Enjoy delicious leftovers throughout the week—this chili reheats beautifully!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
- 15.5 ounces kidney beans
- 15.5 ounces chili hot beans
- 29 ounces diced tomatoes
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 3 tablespoons chili powder (divided)
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the vegetables for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until almost browned. Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of chili powder during cooking.
- Transfer the meat mixture to the slow cooker and add all remaining ingredients. Stir well to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours to meld flavors together perfectly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg