Description
Looking for a hearty meal to warm you on chilly nights? This Crock Pot Chili Recipe is the ultimate comfort food, packed with rich flavors and protein. Perfect for family dinners or game day gatherings, this easy-to-make chili can be customized to suit your spice preference. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can set it and forget it while the ingredients meld beautifully over hours. Top it with your favorite garnishes like sour cream or shredded cheese for an even more delightful experience. Dive into this flavorful dish that promises satisfaction in every bowl!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
- 15.5 ounces kidney beans
- 15.5 ounces chili hot beans
- 29 ounces diced tomatoes
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 3 tablespoons chili powder (divided)
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or other cooking oil)
Instructions
- Dice the onion, green pepper, and garlic; set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté the vegetables for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, cooking until nearly browned. Stir in 2 tablespoons of chili powder.
- Transfer the meat mixture to a slow cooker and add all remaining ingredients; stir well.
- Cook on low heat for about 4 hours until flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg