Description
A hearty, flavorful Crockpot Chili made with beans, ground beef, and spices, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 15 oz kidney beans (drained)
- 15 oz black beans (drained)
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 0.5 tsp oregano
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
- Shredded cheese (for topping)
- Sour cream (for topping)
- Green onions (sliced, for topping)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions and minced garlic, cooking until the meat is no longer pink.
- Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Transfer the beef mixture to the slow cooker.
- Add the drained kidney beans, black beans, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth to the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, oregano, and optional brown sugar. Stir everything well to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours.
- Serve warm with garnishes like shredded cheese, sour cream, and sliced green onions.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit the ground beef and add more beans and chopped vegetables. Consider incorporating smoky flavors with chipotle peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American