Description
Classic Slow Cooker Chili is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and satisfaction to every meal. This hearty dish combines rich ground beef, a variety of beans, and a medley of spices, simmering together in your slow cooker for hours to develop flavors that are both robust and inviting. Perfect for game days, family gatherings, or simply cozy nights in, this chili can be prepared ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy homemade goodness without the fuss. With its customizable ingredients and versatile serving options, it’s sure to please everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 juice)
- 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilis (with juice)
- 30 oz tomato sauce
- 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
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef for about 4-5 minutes. Break it up with a spatula until it releases its fat.
- Add diced onion to the skillet and sauté for another 4-5 minutes until tender. Stir in minced garlic and spices; cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a slow cooker. Add black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes (with juice), and tomato sauce; mix well.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
- Taste before serving; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg