Crock Pot Barbecued Beef Chili

Dive into comfort food bliss with this Crock Pot Barbecued Beef Chili, a smoky, savory twist on the classic chili recipe! Combining tender ground beef, hearty beans, and a medley of spices with the sweet tang of barbecue sauce, this dish is slow-cooked to perfection for robust, melt-in-your-mouth flavor. The recipe also features sautéed sweet onions, green bell peppers, and garlic to add a fresh, aromatic touch. Ideal for busy days, this set-it-and-forget-it crock pot chili is prepped in just 15 minutes and simmered low and slow for hours, letting the rich flavors meld beautifully. Best served piping hot with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of shredded cheddar, and a flourish of chopped green onions, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for game nights, potlucks, or comforting weeknight dinners. Keywords: Crock Pot Chili, Barbecue Beef Chili, Slow Cooker Recipes, Comfort Food, Easy Chili Recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 1 medium, diced Sweet onion
• 1 medium, diced Green bell pepper
• 3 minced Garlic cloves
• 28 oz Crushed tomatoes
• 15 oz (drained and rinsed) Kidney beans
• 15 oz (drained and rinsed) Black beans
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 1 cup Barbecue sauce
• 2 tbsp Chili powder
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 0.5 tsp (optional) Red pepper flakes
• 1 cup (for garnish) Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup (for garnish) Sour cream
• 0.25 cup (for garnish) Chopped green onions

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.

Step 2

Transfer the browned ground beef to the crock pot.

Step 3

In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion and green bell pepper until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute. Transfer this mixture to the crock pot.

Step 4

Add the crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, beef broth, and barbecue sauce to the crock pot.

Step 5

Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix everything together well.

Step 6

Cover the crock pot with its lid and set to cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.

Step 7

Stir the chili occasionally if you're home, to ensure even cooking and flavor distribution.

Step 8

Once cooked, taste and adjust seasoning if needed (adding more salt or black pepper, to taste).

Step 9

Serve hot in bowls with optional garnishes like shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3211.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3222.0

Total Fat 150.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 73.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 499.7mg	0%
Sodium 10088.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 338.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 70.1g	0%
Total Sugars 142.1g
Protein 168.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1822.8mg	0%
Iron 33.4mg	0%
Potassium 5660.3mg	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: 40.0%

Protein: 20.0%

Carbs: 40.0%