Crockpot Gourmet Chili

Cozy up to a bowl of rich, hearty comfort with this Crockpot Gourmet Chili—a slow-cooked masterpiece brimming with bold, smoky flavors and packed with wholesome, high-protein ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this one-pot wonder combines tender ground beef, earthy black and kidney beans, vibrant bell peppers, and aromatic spices like chili powder, smoked paprika, and oregano, creating a deeply satisfying chili with minimal effort. With just 15 minutes of prep time and the magic of your crockpot, this easy chili recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth results after hours of slow simmering. Serve it piping hot with your favorite toppings—think shredded cheese, dollops of sour cream, or crunchy tortilla chips—for a customizable, crowd-pleasing meal. It’s the ultimate make-ahead comfort food that’s as perfect for meal prep as it is for game-day spreads!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 large Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large Bell pepper, diced
• 28 ounces Diced tomatoes with juice
• 15 ounces Tomato sauce
• 15 ounces Kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces Black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Chili powder
• 1 tablespoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 2

Cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Transfer the beef mixture to the crockpot.

Step 5

Add the diced bell pepper, diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato sauce, kidney beans, black beans, and beef broth to the crockpot.

Step 6

Sprinkle in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir everything well to combine.

Step 7

Set the crockpot to low heat and cook for 6-8 hours, or on high heat for 3-4 hours.

Step 8

Stir the chili occasionally if you’re nearby, but it can cook undisturbed if needed.

Step 9

Taste the chili and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, diced green onions, or tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3205.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2426.3

Total Fat 109.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 301.1mg	0%
Sodium 2094.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 232.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 73.0g	0%
Total Sugars 53.9g
Protein 144.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 593.8mg	0%
Iron 34.1mg	0%
Potassium 6001.8mg	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: 39.6%

Protein: 23.2%

Carbs: 37.3%