Description
This Easy Crockpot Chili is simple, hearty, and perfect for busy days. Let your slow cooker do the work while you enjoy a flavorful, comforting chili.
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 crockpot 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 richer flavor, add a splash of beer or a tablespoon of tomato paste. This chili can be made a day ahead 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: easy crockpot chili, slow cooker chili, hearty chili, game day chili, weeknight chili