Description
This Slow Cooker Chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family gatherings or game day celebrations. It’s packed with rich flavors and hearty ingredients, all simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity—just toss everything in and let it cook while you go about your day. With a blend of protein-rich beans and ground meat, this chili is both satisfying and nutritious. Customize it with your favorite spices or toppings for a unique twist that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Brown the meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned. Drain excess fat and transfer to the slow cooker.
- Combine ingredients: Add kidney beans, black beans, crushed tomatoes, onion, garlic, bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and broth to the slow cooker. Stir well.
- Cook: Cover and set to low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Adjust seasonings: About 30 minutes before serving, taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and add your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg