Here’s a hearty, easy Crockpot Chili recipe that’s perfect for a cozy meal with minimal effort.
🌶️ Crockpot Chili
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef or chicken broth
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, jalapeños
Instructions
1. Prep the meat
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Transfer meat to the crockpot.
2. Add the ingredients
- Add onion, garlic, beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and broth to the crockpot.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook
- Low: 6–8 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
The chili is done when the flavors are blended and the onions are tender.
4. Serve
- Ladle chili into bowls and add optional toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, or jalapeños.
- Serve with cornbread, tortilla chips, or over rice for a complete meal.
💡 Tip: For extra depth, you can sauté the onions and garlic with a splash of olive oil before adding to the crockpot.
I can also give a “super-easy 5-ingredient version” that takes literally 5 minutes of prep if you want it. Do you want me to do that?
