Description
This Best Slow Cooker Chili recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. With a blend of ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and spices, this chili is easy to make and full of comforting flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Beans & Tomatoes:
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Sauté Onion: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion in olive oil until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer beef mixture to a slow cooker. Add all remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
- Final Touches: Stir well before serving and adjust seasoning to taste. Serve with favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, or jalapeños.
Notes
- This chili is perfect for make-ahead meals and freezes beautifully.
- You can also substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
