Description
This Slow Cooker Chili is hearty, flavorful, and effortless. Just add all ingredients to your slow cooker and let it simmer to perfection while you go about your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef or turkey
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cans (15 oz each) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown the ground meat over medium heat and drain excess fat.
- Add meat to the slow cooker along with onion, garlic, and bell peppers.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, beans, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
- Stir occasionally. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
- Serve hot with optional garnishes like cheese, sour cream, or cilantro.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, add a splash of beer or a tablespoon of tomato paste. Chili can also be made ahead of time and tastes even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
- Category: Soup/Stew
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: slow cooker chili, crockpot chili, easy chili, hearty chili, game day chili