Crock Pot Chili
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
286 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Chili
Description
This Crock Pot Chili recipe starts with browning ground beef along with sautéed onion and garlic to build a savory base. Pinto and kidney beans provide substance and texture, while tomato sauce and diced tomatoes form the tomato-rich background. Chili powder, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and a splash of pepperoncini juice develop a complex, slightly tangy spice profile that deepens during slow cooking.
The slow cooker allows gentle melding of these ingredients over at least four hours, resulting in a chili that’s tender, thick, and rich in flavor. Adjusting with water can control thickness to preference. The chili is typically served topped with shredded cheese or sour cream for creaminess and visual appeal.
Due to ingredient variations, nutrition info should be considered approximate. This chili stores well and can be kept warm in the slow cooker for extended periods without losing quality.
Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 onion diced, large
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (16 oz) can pinto beans drained and rinsed
- 1 (16 oz) can Kidney Beans drained and rinsed
- 1 (16 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (16 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1/2 tablespoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce such as Tobasco
- 1 tablespoon pepperoncini liquid from a jar of pepperoncini peppers
- 1/4 cup water
- cheese for topping, shredded cheese
- sour cream for topping, shredded cheese
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and cook, just until translucent. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up as it cooks, until it is browned and cooked through.
- Place the pinto beans, kidney beans, tomato sauce and diced tomatoes in a large slow cooker. Stir in the chili powder, oregano, cumin and garlic powder. Stir in the cooked ground beef mixture. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and pepper liquid. If the chili is too thick, stir in the water.
- Cook on low for at least 4 hours, but it can cook on low all day long!
- Serve topped with your favorite chili toppings.
Notes
- Nutrition information is an estimate and can vary by brand and ingredient choices.
- Any toppings are not included in the nutrition calculations.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of recipe | |
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 775mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 41g | 164% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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