Chili in the Crock Pot

Perfectly hearty and bursting with bold flavors, this Crock Pot Chili is a comforting, one-pot meal that’s ideal for busy weeknights or a cozy weekend dinner. Made with your choice of ground beef or turkey, tender beans, and a medley of savory spices like chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin, this slow-cooker chili delivers a rich, satisfying bite in every spoonful. The hands-off cooking method allows the flavors to deepen over hours, making it irresistibly delicious. Customize each bowl with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro for a personal touch. With minimal prep and a generous yield of six servings, this easy crock pot chili recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying as leftovers. It's a must-try that will quickly become a staple in your slow-cooker repertoire!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef (or ground turkey)
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 28 ounces Canned diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces Canned tomato sauce
• 15 ounces Canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 ounces Canned green chilies, diced
• 2 tablespoons Chili powder
• 1 tablespoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Beef or chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0 Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, jalapeño slices

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef (or turkey) to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess grease and transfer the cooked meat to the crock pot.

Step 3

In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to the crock pot.

Step 5

Add the canned diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, black beans, green chilies, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and broth to the crock pot.

Step 6

Stir all the ingredients together to combine evenly.

Step 7

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.

Step 8

Once the chili is done cooking, taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

Step 9

Serve warm with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, or jalapeño slices.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3062.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2789.1

Total Fat 144.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 51.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.1g
Cholesterol 408.7mg	0%
Sodium 8036.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 229.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 77.5g	0%
Total Sugars 52.2g
Protein 148.4g	0%

Vitamin D 6IU	0%
Calcium 1018.4mg	0%
Iron 41.6mg	0%
Potassium 7057.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.3%

Protein: 21.1%

Carbs: 32.6%