Crock Pot Chilli Beans Recipe
Description
This Crock Pot Chilli Beans Recipe is a great way to bring the heat and flavor of chili to your table. It's a hearty, comforting meal that's easy to make and can be customized with your favorite ingredients. We've used kidney beans and ground beef for the protein, but you can switch it up with ground turkey, pork, or even vegan crumbles. The flavors of onion, garlic, chili powder, and cumin come together in a savory tomato base that will have your family begging for seconds. Serve it with your favorite toppings like diced onions, shredded cheese, and sour cream.
Prep Time
The time it takes to prepare this dish is relatively short. Start by gathering your ingredients and prepping the vegetables. Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and shred the cheese, if desired. Once the ingredients are prepped, the chili beans can be assembled and put in the slow cooker. The dish takes about 10 minutes to prepare before the slow cooker does all the work.
Cook Time
The Crock Pot Chilli Beans Recipe takes about 4 hours to cook in the slow cooker. The cooking time can vary slightly depending on how hot the slow cooker is set. We recommend checking it after 3 hours and then adjusting the cooking time as needed. Once the beans are tender and the chili is thick and flavorful, it's ready to serve.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- Optional toppings: diced onion, shredded cheese, sour cream
Instructions
1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess fat and return the beef to the skillet.
2. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the beef and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute more.
3. Transfer the beef mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, corn, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
4. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the beans are tender.
5. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Equipment
- Large skillet
- 6-quart slow cooker
- Spatula
- Ladle
Notes
You can customize this Crock Pot Chilli Beans Recipe to suit your tastes. Feel free to add additional vegetables like bell peppers or jalapenos, or switch up the beans and use black beans or pinto beans. You can also use ground turkey, pork, or vegan crumbles instead of ground beef. Make it as spicy or mild as you like.
Nutrition: Per Serving
Calories: 336, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 66mg, Sodium: 714mg, Carbohydrates: 24g, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 3g, Protein: 28g
Recipe Tips
- Be sure to use a lean ground beef to keep the fat content down.
- For a creamier chili, stir in 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt after cooking.
- Add a can of diced green chilis for some extra heat.
- Serve with your favorite toppings like diced onions, shredded cheese, and sour cream.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free beef broth.
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