Slow Cooker Taco Ranch Chili
This hearty and zesty chili is full of ground beef, beans, and plenty of shredded cheese.
Ingredients
Taco Ranch Chili
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (11.75 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies Rotel brand
- 1 can (16 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans drained then rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans drained then rinsed
- 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
- 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch dressing seasoning mix
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin ground
Taco Toppings
- cheddar cheese shredded
- tortilla chips or strips
- sour cream
- green onion
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook and crumble ground beef and onion together until beef is no longer pink. Drain grease.
- Spray the insert of a large slow cooker (I use a 7 quart). Add cooked beef and onion into crock pot, and then add all the other remaining ingredients (except the toppings). Stir together. Cover with lid.
- Cook on low heat for 6 hours OR on high heat for 3 to 4 hours. Serve with all your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- FREEZER INSTRUCTIONS: Prepare and cook chili according to directions above. Let cool, then place chili in a jumbo-size freezer ziplock bag. Freeze up to 2 months.
- To reheat: place the frozen bag of chili in the fridge to thaw. Once thawed, place in a large pot and cook over medium-high heat until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving (without toppings) | |
| Calories | 312kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.