Chili Con Carne Crock Pot Recipe
Description
This chili con carne recipe is a perfect one-pot meal for busy weeknights. It’s made with ground beef, bell pepper, chili beans, diced tomatoes, and a blend of spices that create a flavorful and hearty dinner. Plus, it’s cooked in a slow cooker, so you can have dinner ready in no time. Serve it with rice, cornbread, or your favorite sides for a complete and delicious meal.
Prep Time
Preparing this chili con carne recipe takes about 15 minutes and requires only a few simple steps. You’ll need to brown the ground beef in a skillet, then transfer it to the slow cooker. Then, you’ll need to add all the remaining ingredients, stir to combine, and let the slow cooker do the rest of the work.
Cook Time
Cooking this chili con carne in a slow cooker takes about 4 hours on high, or 8 hours on low. The lower temperature is ideal for maximum flavor and texture. The chili will be done when the beef is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 (15-ounce) can chili beans, undrained
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the fat and transfer the beef to a slow cooker.
2. Add the onion, bell pepper, chili beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and salt and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
3. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours, stirring occasionally.
4. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Serve hot.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Slow cooker
- Spatula
Notes
You can substitute ground turkey for the ground beef, if desired. This dish can also be cooked on the stovetop. To do so, brown the beef in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer on low for 30 minutes.
Nutrition: Per Serving
- Calories: 496 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 102 mg
- Sodium: 972 mg
- Potassium: 852 mg
- Fiber: 8 g
- Sugar: 5 g
- Vitamin A: 710 IU
- Vitamin C: 30 mg
- Calcium: 104 mg
- Iron: 4 mg
Recipe Tips
This chili con carne is a great meal to make ahead and freeze for later. Simply let the chili cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container or freezer bag. It will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, thaw the chili in the refrigerator overnight, then reheat in a saucepan or microwave.
This chili con carne is also a great dish to make in large batches. Double or triple the recipe as desired and freeze the leftovers for a quick and easy meal later. It’s also a great dish to serve for a crowd. Simply double or triple the recipe and keep it warm in a slow cooker for easy serving.
For a spicier chili con carne, add more chili powder, cumin, and paprika to taste. You can also add jalapeños or hot sauce to the chili for an extra kick of heat. For a milder chili, reduce the amount of chili powder, cumin, and paprika.
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