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Crockpot Chili (Slow Cooker Chili)

Crockpot Chili: Your Ultimate Comfort Food for Any Day

Crockpot Chili is the ultimate comfort food that's versatile, easy to prepare, and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 pound Ground Beef can be swapped with ground turkey
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For the Beans
  • 1 can Kidney Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed
For the Tomato Base
  • 1 can Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 2 cups Beef Broth can substitute with vegetable broth for vegetarian
For the Spices
  • 2 tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika regular paprika can substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt kosher salt recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano dried or fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar optional

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Steps
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef along with the diced onion and minced garlic for about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat and transfer to slow cooker.
  2. Add kidney beans and black beans to the slow cooker. Pour in crushed tomatoes and diced tomatoes, stir to combine.
  3. Mix in tomato paste and beef broth, stirring until all ingredients are combined.
  4. Sprinkle in chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and oregano. Stir to evenly distribute the spices.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and set to LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until bubbling and ingredients are tender.
  6. Once cooked, stir chili and serve hot with optional toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow chili to sit overnight in the fridge to enhance flavors. Adjust thickness with broth if needed.

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