Description

When the temperature drops, there’s nothing quite like a comforting bowl of homemade crock pot chili to warm your soul. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family gatherings, game day celebrations, or meal prep. With its hearty blend of ground beef, beans, and aromatic spices, this chili is both satisfying and flavorful. Plus, it’s incredibly versatile—feel free to customize it with your favorite ingredients. Just set it and forget it in your slow cooker, and in a few hours, you’ll have a delicious dinner ready to serve.

Ingredients

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1 onion
1 green bell pepper
3 cloves garlic
2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
15.5 ounces kidney beans
15.5 ounces chili hot beans
29 ounces diced tomatoes
8 ounces tomato sauce
3 tablespoons chili powder (divided)
2 tablespoons cumin
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ tablespoon garlic powder
½ tablespoon salt

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Instructions

Dice the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic.
In a large pan over medium heat, sauté the vegetables in olive oil until softened.
Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until nearly browned; sprinkle with chili powder.
Transfer the cooked meat to your slow cooker along with all remaining ingredients. Stir well.
Set the slow cooker on low heat and cook for about 4 hours.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 240 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 75mg