Crock Pot Chili

Cozy up with a bowl of this hearty and flavorful Crock Pot Chili, the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it comfort food! Packed with savory ground beef, tender beans, and the warming spices of chili powder, cumin, and paprika, this slow-cooked recipe delivers rich, robust flavor with minimal effort. Sautéed onion, garlic, and bell pepper add a depth of aroma, while a medley of crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth keeps it perfectly saucy. Whether you prefer it milder or enjoy a kick of heat with optional cayenne, this chili is versatile and customizable with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese or sour cream. With just 15 minutes of prep and a slow simmer in your crock pot, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for game days, potlucks, or a cozy family 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 yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 8 ounces canned tomato sauce
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

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 apart with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess fat and transfer the beef to the crock pot.

Step 3

In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion and bell pepper until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Transfer the mixture to the crock pot.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix everything together until well combined.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.

Step 8

Serve hot with optional toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, or tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2846.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2308.2

Total Fat 101.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 301.1mg	0%
Sodium 6913.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 228.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 72.6g	0%
Total Sugars 53.1g
Protein 141.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 631.7mg	0%
Iron 33.5mg	0%
Potassium 7397.8mg	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: 38.1%

Protein: 23.7%

Carbs: 38.3%