Description
Hearty crockpot chili brings robust flavors from slow-simmered beef, beans, and spices. Warm comfort awaits when you ladle this rich, satisfying meal into bowls for a delightful dinner experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef, turkey, or chicken
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cans (15 oz each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef or chicken broth
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsps chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies (optional)
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (if not using lean meat)
Instructions
- Brown ground meat in a skillet over medium heat, draining excess fat if using non-lean varieties.
- Transfer meat to crockpot and add chopped onions, diced green bell peppers, and minced garlic.
- Pour in kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and green chilies.
- Sprinkle chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper over the mixture.
- Pour beef or chicken broth into the crockpot and gently stir to integrate all ingredients thoroughly.
- Secure crockpot lid and slow cook on low temperature for 6-8 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours until flavors meld and chili reaches desired thickness.
- Once cooking is complete, ladle into serving bowls and garnish with optional toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh chopped cilantro.
Notes
- Trim excess fat from meat to reduce overall greasiness and create a leaner chili dish.
- Try different bean varieties like pinto or white beans for unique texture and flavor profiles.
- Consider adding a small amount of dark chocolate or coffee for deeper, more complex umami undertones.
- Use ground turkey or plant-based protein crumbles as healthier, lower-fat alternatives to traditional ground beef.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg