Easy Crockpot Chili Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
588 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Easy Crockpot Chili Recipe
Description
Easy Crockpot Chili Recipe balances ground beef or turkey with tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, garlic, and bell peppers. The seasoning includes chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, and other spices contributing warmth and depth. Browning the meat before slow cooking uplifts the texture and flavor. The slow cooker method lets flavors meld over several hours, resulting in a thick, hearty chili with tender meat and softened vegetables.
The chili offers a mild heat level that can be adjusted depending on chili powder amounts and added cayenne or Tabasco. The texture combines the creaminess of beans with the firmness of corn and softened bell pepper. Toppings such as shredded cheddar, sour cream, and fresh cilantro enhance the meal's freshness and richness.
This chili is versatile for serving alongside cornbread, rice, or as a filling for baked potatoes. It suits meal prep well, given its ability to keep and freeze for months, making leftovers convenient and flavorful.
For stovetop cooking, simmer covered in a heavy pot until vegetables soften and flavors combine, about 1-2 hours. Refrigerate or freeze leftovers in proper containers to maintain flavor and texture integrity, reheating gently to avoid drying out.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef or turkey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 2 TB olive oil
- 32 oz tomato sauce
- 16 oz diced tomatoes Italian style, with juices
- 32 oz black beans canned, drained
- 1 cup corn sweet frozen kernels
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 2 green bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 onion large chopped
- 2-4 tsp chili powder depending on desired amount of heat
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp sugar
- cayenne pepper dash
- Tabasco sauce dash
- allspice dash
- cheddar cheese chopped fresh cilantro, fresh lime slices, or sour cream, shredded, optional topping
Instructions
- Mix uncooked ground meat with 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1 tsp pepper. Mix together well. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot, add ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it up while you cook.
- Transfer cooked meat to slow cooker. Add in the rest of ingredients to the browned meat. Cook on Low for 6-7 hours or high for 4-5 hours. (If using a Dutch oven or heavy pot on stovetop, bring to simmer for 4 hours.)
- Keep warm until ready to serve. Garnish with desired toppings.
Notes
- You can use a stovetop method by simmering the chili covered in a Dutch oven or heavy pot for 1-2 hours to meld flavors and soften vegetables.
- This chili freezes well; place cooled chili in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months for meal prep convenience.
- Adjust chili powder and cayenne amounts based on your desired heat preference.
- Make sure to brown the meat thoroughly before adding to the slow cooker for better flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 588 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 588kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 558mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 2094mg | 45% |
| Fiber | 18g | 72% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 822IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 178mg | 18% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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