Description

Get ready for a warm, hearty dinner that tastes like it simmered all day with almost no effort. This Crockpot Chili is a rich, cozy easy dinner packed with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and bold spices, making it perfect for busy weeknights, game day food ideas, meal prep, and comforting family dinner ideas.

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

1 can crushed tomatoes

1 can diced tomatoes

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 cup beef broth

2 tablespoons chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon brown sugar

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Instructions

1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles, then drain any excess grease.

2. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, then stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

3. Transfer the beef mixture to the crockpot.

4. Add the kidney beans, pinto beans, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and brown sugar.

5. Stir everything well until fully combined.

6. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.

7. Taste before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.

8. Serve hot with shredded cheese, sour cream, or green onions if desired.

Notes

Browning the beef before adding it to the slow cooker gives the chili a much richer flavor.

For a thicker chili, leave the lid slightly ajar during the last 20 to 30 minutes of cooking.

This chili tastes even better the next day, so it is great for meal prep and leftovers.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 420
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 820mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 70mg