Slow Cooker Chili Recipe

March 30, 2023 Post a Comment

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Chili is one of the most classic comfort foods. It's hearty, flavorful, and can be made in so many different ways. This slow cooker chili recipe is one of the easiest ways to make chili. It's made with ground beef and a few simple ingredients and cooked in a slow cooker for a hassle-free dinner. Whether you serve it with cornbread, over hot dogs, or just as-is, this chili is sure to be a hit for the entire family.

Prep Time

This easy chili recipe only takes about 10 minutes of prep work. All you'll need to do is brown the ground beef, chop the vegetables, and measure out the spices. Once that's done, all you have to do is combine everything in the slow cooker and let it do the rest of the work for you.

Cook Time

This chili recipe takes about 4 hours on the low setting of the slow cooker. You can also cook it on the high setting for 2 hours and it will be ready to serve.

Ingredients

- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Drain off any excess fat.

2. Transfer the ground beef to a slow cooker. Add the onion, bell pepper, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.

3. Stir everything together.

4. Cover and cook on the low setting for 4 hours or on the high setting for 2 hours.

5. Serve with your favorite toppings.

Equipment

- Large Skillet
- Slow Cooker

Notes

This chili can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition: Per Serving

Calories: 345, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 58mg, Sodium: 880mg, Carbohydrates: 28g, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 5g, Protein: 25g

Recipe Tips

If you want a spicier chili, you can add more chili powder or add a diced jalapeno pepper. You can also use ground turkey instead of ground beef for a lighter version. For a vegetarian version, you can use two (15 ounce) cans of beans instead of the ground beef. You can also add a can of corn or some diced zucchini to the chili.