Description
Indulge in the heartwarming goodness of this Classic Slow Cooker Chili Recipe, perfect for cozy family dinners or lively gatherings with friends. This dish brings together succulent ground beef, hearty beans, and a rich tomato sauce, all enhanced with homemade chili seasoning that simmers to perfection in your slow cooker. With minimal prep work, you can set it and forget it while deep flavors develop over time, making every bite utterly satisfying. Plus, its versatility allows you to customize the spices and ingredients to suit your taste. Whether you serve it with toppings or as a base for creative dishes, this chili will become a go-to favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb lean ground beef (85/15 fat content)
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 Tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1½ tsp fine sea salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 15 oz can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 15 oz can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 30 oz diced tomatoes (with their juice)
- 10 oz diced tomatoes and green chilis (with their juice)
- 15 oz tomato sauce
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef and cook until browned, about 4–5 minutes. Use a spatula to break up the meat.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add diced onion to the skillet and sauté until tender, about 4–5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic along with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Combine in Slow Cooker: Transfer the beef mixture into a slow cooker. Add black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes with their juices, diced tomatoes with green chilis, and tomato sauce. Stir well.
- Cook: Cover slow cooker and cook on high for 3–4 hours or low for 6–8 hours. Taste before serving and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: High for 3–4 hours / Low for 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg