4.9 from 153 votes
Slow Cooker Beef Chili
An EASY, classic Slow Cooker Beef Chili that takes no effort and makes a perfect meal the family will love. Perfect for dinner or game day!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 281 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef , 80/20
- 1 yellow onion , chopped
- 3 garlic cloves , minced
- 2 ounce cans red kidney beans , rinsed and drained
- 29 ounces canned diced tomatoes , not drained
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 minced jalapeño , optional (if you want it spicy)
- 1/2 cup saltine cracker crumbs , finely ground
Instructions
- Cook the beef and onion together in a large pot or cast iron skillet over medium high heat until the beef is browned well.
- Add it to the slow cooker with the rest of the ingredients.
- Cook on high heat for 3 hours or on low heat for 6 hours.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
281kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
660mg
(28%)
Potassium
760mg
(22%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1155IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
14.8mg
(16%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
4.8mg
(27%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 660mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 760mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1155IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4.8mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.