Easy Crockpot Chili Recipe (Slow Cooker) – Hearty, Family-Friendly Comfort Food for Busy Days
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Hearty ground beef, tender beans, and a blend of spices come together in this easy slow cooker chili recipe. Minimal prep, maximum flavor! Perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
Servings: 6 servings
- 1-2 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 can corn
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 green bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking it into crumbles, until only a little pink remains. Spoon out any extra grease, then add the beef to the crockpot.
- Add the veggies and cans: Add the diced peppers and onion. Pour in the kidney beans, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes without draining them.
- Add the spices: Add the chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Add tomato paste and water: Add the tomato paste and water, then gently stir until everything is well mixed.
- Slow cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.
- Serve: Stir, taste, and adjust the salt or cayenne if needed. Serve with your favorite toppings.