Christy's Crock Pot Chli

Cozy up with a bowl of *Christy's Crock Pot Chili*, a hearty and soul-warming slow cooker recipe that's perfect for busy weekdays or relaxed weekends. This chili is a flavor-packed medley of tender ground beef, two types of hearty beans, and a rich tomato base infused with bold spices like chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and a touch of cayenne for optional heat. After minimal prep, your Crock Pot works its magic, blending the ingredients into a savory, comforting dish with little effort. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep and a slow simmer of 6-8 hours, this recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal hands-on time. Serve it up with your favorite toppings—think shredded cheese, sour cream, or green onions—with cornbread on the side for the ultimate comfort meal. Perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week, this easy chili recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Keywords: slow cooker chili, Crock Pot chili recipe, hearty chili, easy chili recipe, family-friendly dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces Canned diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces Canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces Tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary and transfer the beef to the Crock Pot.

Step 2

In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to the Crock Pot.

Step 3

Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, ground cayenne pepper (if using), salt, black pepper, and beef broth to the Crock Pot.

Step 4

Stir all the ingredients together until well combined.

Step 5

Set the Crock Pot to low heat and cook for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.

Step 7

Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, or a side of cornbread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2932.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2447.8

Total Fat 129.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15.2g
Cholesterol 337.0mg	0%
Sodium 6384.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 194.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 67.5g	0%
Total Sugars 43.2g
Protein 140.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 683.4mg	0%
Iron 30.3mg	0%
Potassium 5699.2mg	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: 46.5%

Protein: 22.5%

Carbs: 31.0%