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Crockpot Chili

Savory Crockpot Chili That Warms Your Soul on Chill Nights

This hearty Crockpot Chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chili Base
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or lean ground turkey for a lighter version
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or white onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced, fresh is best
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper any variety or zucchini for a low-carb option
  • 15 oz Diced Tomatoes opt for low-sodium
  • 15 oz Tomato Sauce can be replaced with additional diced tomatoes
For the Beans
  • 15 oz Kidney Beans or black beans for a no-bean version
  • 15 oz Pinto Beans any bean variety can be used
For Flavor
  • 3 tbsp Chili Powder adjust according to your spice preference
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cumin essential for chili
  • 2 tsp Smoked Paprika use regular paprika for less heat
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 0.5 tsp Salt adjust to taste
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper freshly cracked is best
For the Liquid
  • 1 cup Beef Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crockpot Chili
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for 5–7 minutes until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
  2. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and chopped bell pepper to the skillet, stirring for 2–3 minutes until softened. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  3. In the slow cooker, add the beef and vegetable mixture, then the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, pinto beans, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
  4. Sprinkle in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  5. Cover and set the slow cooker to LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours. Do not peek frequently.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings before serving hot, garnished with toppings like shredded cheese or sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 24gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This chili becomes more flavorful after a day in the fridge, and can be easily frozen for future enjoyment.

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