Description
Experience the cozy comfort of a homemade Crock Pot Chili Recipe that is both hearty and flavorful. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for chilly evenings, gatherings, or game days. With a rich blend of spices, fresh ingredients, and protein-packed beans, this chili will warm you from the inside out. Best of all, it requires minimal prep time—just sauté your vegetables and ground beef, combine everything in the slow cooker, and let it work its magic. Enjoy customizing your chili with toppings like cheese, sour cream, or jalapeños for an extra kick. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a night in with family, this crock pot chili will quickly become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 pounds ground beef (I use 80/20)
- 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
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon salt
Instructions
- Dice onion, green bell pepper, and garlic.
- Sauté vegetables in olive oil for 2-3 minutes until soft.
- Brown ground beef with sautéed vegetables; drain excess fat.
- Combine meat mixture with beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and spices in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg