Classic Crock Pot Beef Chili
Warm up your kitchen with this hearty and flavorful Classic Crock Pot Beef Chili, a comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights and cozy gatherings. Packed with tender ground beef, two types of beans, and a robust blend of spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, this slow-cooker chili delivers bold, satisfying flavor with every spoonful. Canned diced tomatoes and tomato sauce create a rich, saucy base, while fresh aromatics like sautéed onion and garlic enhance its depth. With minimal prep and a hands-off cooking process, this recipe is ideal for those looking for an easy yet crowd-pleasing meal. Garnish with shredded cheese, sour cream, and green onions for the ultimate bowl of comfort. Perfect for meal prepping, game day, or feeding a family, this chili is a must-try!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes (canned, with juices)
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 15 ounces kidney beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 15 ounces black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano (dried)
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- 0 toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat and transfer the beef 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. Transfer to the crock pot.
Step 4
Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, black beans, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and beef broth to the crock pot.
Step 5
Stir everything together to combine the ingredients evenly.
Step 6
Cover the crock pot and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or spices if needed.
Step 8
Ladle the chili into individual bowls and top with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions, if desired.
Step 9
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (3455.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3472.7 |
| Total Fat 198.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 74.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 632.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7539.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 220.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 68.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 43.8g | |
| Protein 225.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 880.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 41.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 6658.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories