Irresistible Crockpot Chili Recipe Easy Cozy Comfort Meal in 30 Minutes
A rich, spicy crockpot chili that is easy to prepare with minimal hands-on time, perfect for cozy nights and family dinners. This slow-cooked chili blends beans, beef, and spices for a hearty, flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (28 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: hot sauce or cayenne pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking it up with a spatula. Drain excess fat if desired.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until onion is soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer the browned beef mixture to a 6-quart crockpot.
- Add drained kidney beans, black beans, and fire-roasted diced tomatoes to the crockpot. Stir gently to combine.
- Add tomato paste, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well to evenly distribute spices. Add hot sauce or cayenne pepper if desired.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- About 15 minutes before serving, stir the chili and adjust seasoning as needed. Add a splash of beef broth or water if chili is too thick.
- Serve hot, garnished with shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, or fresh cilantro.
Notes
Browning the beef before adding to the crockpot boosts flavor. Rinse canned beans to reduce sodium and prevent gummy texture. Cooking on low for longer melds flavors better, but high setting works if short on time. Adjust thickness with broth if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1.5 cups (360
- Calories: 350400
- Sugar: 68
- Fat: 1215
- Saturated Fat: 56
- Carbohydrates: 3035
- Fiber: 810
- Protein: 2530
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