Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this easy Crock Pot Chili Recipe, perfect for chilly evenings and social gatherings. This hearty dish combines tender ground beef, protein-packed beans, and a medley of flavorful spices to create a satisfying meal that warms you from the inside out. With minimal prep time, simply sauté your ingredients and let the slow cooker work its magic, allowing you more time to enjoy with family and friends. Whether served with cheese, sour cream, or fresh avocado, this chili is sure to impress at any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 15.5 ounces kidney beans
- 15.5 ounces chili hot beans
- 29 ounces diced tomatoes
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or other cooking oil)
- 3 tablespoons chili powder (divided)
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon salt
Instructions
- Dice the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic into small pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the vegetables for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until nearly browned while breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of chili powder and cook until fully browned.
- Transfer the meat mixture to a slow cooker; add remaining ingredients and stir well.
- Set the slow cooker on low and cook for about 4 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg