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Delicious chili crock pot recipe with ground beef and beans in a slow cooker.
Michonne Zendaya

Chili Crock Pot Recipe

This Chili Crock Pot Recipe is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it comfort food. Packed with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and the perfect spice blend, it's an easy weeknight dinner that simmers to perfection in your slow cooker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 can tomato paste (6 oz)
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes (14.5 oz each)
  • 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for browning meat)

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Large skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • measuring spoons
  • can opener

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
  2. Add chopped onions and garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the onions are soft and translucent.
  3. Transfer the cooked beef mixture to the crock pot.
  4. Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
  5. Stir in the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, and beef broth.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or high for 3-4 hours.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with toppings like cheese, sour cream, or green onions.

Notes

For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne. This chili is great for freezing and perfect for game day!