Crockpot Chili Recipe
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
16 servings
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Calories
247 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crockpot Chili Recipe
Description
The Crockpot Chili starts by sautéing ground beef and onions until cooked through, then draining excess fat to avoid greasiness. Transferring this mixture to a slow cooker, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, canned chili beans, water, and spices like chili powder, garlic salt, cumin, and oregano are combined. The slow cooker allows the ingredients to simmer gently over several hours, resulting in tender meat enveloped in a thick, flavorful sauce. This method intensifies the chili spices and integrates the ingredient flavors smoothly.
The finished chili features a hearty texture with a balance of savory and mildly spicy notes from the chili powder and cumin. It can be served by itself or topped with sour cream and cheese to add creaminess and richness. This chili fits well in cooler weather meals, casual gatherings, or as a filling weeknight dinner.
The recipe includes a stove-top option where sautéed beef and onion with tomatoes, beans, and water simmer for one hour before adding spices and simmering longer. This alternative achieves similar depth of flavor using conventional cooking methods.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds ground beef
- 2 cans diced tomatoes 14.5 oz each, petite
- 1 onion diced, medium
- 30 oz tomato sauce canned
- 15.5 oz chili beans canned
- 2 cups water
- 2 Tablespoons chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- 4 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoon oregano
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat sauté ground beef and onion until it's cooked through. Drain off any excess grease.
- Transfer ground beef and onions to a 6 quart slow cooker. Add the rest of ingredients and stir to combine.
- Cook on high 3-4 hours or low 6-8 hours.
- Top with sour cream and cheese if desired.
Notes
- After browning beef and onions, drain excess fat before adding to the slow cooker to prevent greasy chili.
- If preferred, cook chili on stovetop by simmering all ingredients for 3 hours for similar flavor and texture.
- Top with sour cream and shredded cheese just before serving for added creaminess.
- This recipe makes a large batch suitable for family meals or leftovers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 247kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 812mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 725mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 651IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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