Description
Classic Slow Cooker Chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy evenings, game-day gatherings, or potlucks. This hearty dish combines tender ground beef, a variety of beans, and a rich tomato base simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. With its robust flavors and customizable options, it’s a recipe that will please everyone at the table. Whether you’re looking for a simple weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleaser for your next gathering, this flavorful chili will quickly become a go-to favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb lean ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- 30 oz kidney beans (two cans, drained and rinsed)
- 30 oz diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 30 oz tomato sauce
- Spices: cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes. Break it up as it cooks.
- Add diced onion and sauté until tender (about 4-5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and spices; cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a slow cooker.
- Add black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes (with juice), and tomato sauce. Mix well.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
- Taste before serving; adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: High (3-4 hours) / Low (6-8 hours)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg