Description
This Crock Pot Chili Recipe is a warm, filling dish bursting with flavor, making it the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings. Easy to prepare and packed with protein, this hearty chili is ideal for family dinners or gatherings with friends. Customize it with your favorite ingredients and spices to make it truly your own. With minimal prep time and a slow cooker doing all the work, you can enjoy a delicious meal without the hassle. Serve it up with your choice of toppings like shredded cheese and sour cream for an extra touch of indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
- 15.5 oz kidney beans
- 15.5 oz chili hot beans
- 29 oz diced tomatoes
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- Spices: chili powder, cumin, onion powder, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt
Instructions
- Dice onion, green bell pepper, and garlic into small pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté the diced vegetables for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until almost browned.
- Mix in 2 tablespoons of chili powder; continue cooking until fully browned.
- Transfer mixture to a slow cooker; add remaining ingredients including beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, spices, and stir well.
- Cook on low heat for approximately 4 hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg