Description

This Classic Slow Cooker Chili Recipe features lean ground beef simmered with beans, diced tomatoes, and a blend of hearty spices, resulting in a rich and flavorful chili that’s perfect for a comforting meal. Prepared with simple ingredients and cooked low and slow, this chili delivers tender beef and deep, well-rounded flavors without much hands-on time.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

2 lb lean Ground Beef (90/10 or 93/7)
1 large onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
30 oz kidney beans (two 15 oz cans), drained and rinsed
30 oz diced tomatoes with their juice
10 oz diced tomatoes and green chilis with their juice
30 oz tomato sauce

Spices & Seasonings

2 tsp cumin powder
2 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Sauté Ground Beef: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground beef for 4-5 minutes, stirring and breaking it apart with a spatula until it releases its fat and is no longer pink.
Add Onion and Garlic: Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for another 4-5 minutes until the onion becomes tender. Stir in the minced garlic along with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 30 seconds while stirring constantly to bloom the spices and release their aromas.
Transfer to Slow Cooker: Transfer the browned beef and onion mixture into a 6-quart slow cooker, spreading it out evenly.
Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the drained and rinsed black beans and kidney beans, diced tomatoes with juice, diced tomatoes and green chilis with juice, and tomato sauce to the slow cooker. Stir everything together to combine well.
Cook the Chili: Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours, allowing all flavors to meld together and the beef to become tender and juicy.
Season and Serve: Taste the chili and adjust salt or seasoning if necessary. Serve warm with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.

Notes

This slow cooker chili is easy to prepare and perfect for busy days since most of the cooking time is hands-off.
Using lean ground beef keeps the chili hearty but not greasy, while the slow cooking process ensures tender, flavorful meat.
The combination of black beans, kidney beans, and tomatoes creates a rich texture and depth of flavor.
Adjust the chili powder amount based on your preferred spice level.
Great recipe for meal prep or feeding a crowd, and leftovers taste even better the next day.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 340 kcal
Sugar: 7 g
Sodium: 889 mg
Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 41 g
Fiber: 13 g
Protein: 33 g
Cholesterol: 56 mg