Description
Hearty Crockpot Chili emerges as a comforting classic, blending robust flavors and tender meats in one effortless dish. Slow-simmered spices and rich ingredients create a soul-warming meal that will delight hungry diners seeking pure culinary satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef (or substitute with ground turkey or chicken)
Beans and Tomato Base:
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 cup beef broth (or substitute with chicken broth or water)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Sauté ground beef with diced onions and minced garlic in a hot skillet until meat is thoroughly browned and crumbled, approximately 7-10 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the meat mixture and transfer contents to the slow cooker.
- Pour in kidney beans and black beans, ensuring even distribution throughout the meat.
- Add diced tomatoes and tomato sauce to create a rich, robust base for the chili.
- Sprinkle chili powder, ground cumin, sweet paprika, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper across the surface, gently mixing to incorporate seasonings.
- Cover crockpot and set to low temperature, allowing flavors to meld and develop for 6-7 hours.
- Once cooking time concludes, verify meat’s tenderness and sauce’s consistency.
- Ladle steaming chili into serving bowls and garnish with preferred toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped cilantro.
- Serve immediately while piping hot, accompanied by cornbread or tortilla chips for additional texture.
Notes
- Select lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier chili base.
- Sauté onions and garlic before adding to the crockpot for deeper, richer flavor development.
- Drain and rinse canned beans to lower sodium content and remove extra starch.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili powder or adding diced jalapeños for spice lovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg