Debbie's Crock Pot Chili

Warm, hearty, and packed with flavor, Debbie's Crock Pot Chili is the ultimate comfort food for busy days. This easy slow-cooker chili recipe combines tender ground beef, a medley of kidney and black beans, and the bold kick of diced tomatoes with green chilies for a southwestern-inspired twist. Seasoned to perfection with chili powder, cumin, and paprika, and simmered low and slow in a rich tomato and beef broth base, this one-pot wonder brings out layers of smoky, savory goodness in every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep time and the convenience of crock-pot cooking, it's a fuss-free way to feed the family or meal prep for the week. Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, or jalapeños for a customizable touch, and watch this easy yet flavorful chili become a go-to favorite for game days, cozy nights, or any occasion! Perfect for keywords like "slow-cooker chili," "easy chili recipe," and "comfort food dinner ideas."

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cans (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups beef broth
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0 optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, jalapeños

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess fat.

Step 3

Transfer the cooked ground beef to your crock pot.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Transfer the cooked onion and garlic into the crock pot.

Step 6

Add the kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato paste, and beef broth to the crock pot.

Step 7

Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, sugar, salt, and black pepper.

Step 8

Mix everything thoroughly to combine.

Step 9

Cover the crock pot and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

Step 11

Serve hot with optional toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, or jalapeños.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3104.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3380.1

Total Fat 191.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 73.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 632.1mg	0%
Sodium 6437.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 209.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 69.3g	0%
Total Sugars 33.4g
Protein 223.5g	0%

Vitamin D 6IU	0%
Calcium 793.1mg	0%
Iron 42.5mg	0%
Potassium 6623.8mg	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: 49.8%

Protein: 25.9%

Carbs: 24.3%