Diane's Crock Pot Chili Con Carne

Slow-simmered to perfection, Diane's Crock Pot Chili Con Carne is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. This hearty, flavor-packed chili combines tender ground beef, vibrant red bell peppers, and a medley of kidney and black beans with robust spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika for a smoky, slightly spicy kick. With just 20 minutes of prep time, your crock pot does all the heavy lifting, transforming simple ingredients like diced tomatoes, beef broth, and tomato paste into a rich, savory masterpiece. Whether served with classic toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and green onions or enjoyed with crunchy tortilla chips, this slow-cooked chili is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for meal prep or feeding a hungry family, this easy chili con carne recipe is both flavorful and fuss-free!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Ground beef
• 1 large Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 28 ounces Canned diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces Canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 3 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Chili powder
• 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up into small crumbles with a spatula. Drain any excess fat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 4

Transfer the ground beef and vegetable mixture into the crock pot.

Step 5

Add the canned diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, and tomato paste to the crock pot, stirring to combine.

Step 6

Pour in the beef broth, then add chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir everything well to distribute the spices evenly.

Step 7

Cover the crock pot with a lid and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.

Step 8

Before serving, taste the chili and adjust the seasoning if necessary (e.g., add more salt or chili powder).

Step 9

Ladle the chili into bowls and serve with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, or tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3166.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3466.8

Total Fat 204.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 73.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.2g
Cholesterol 658.1mg	0%
Sodium 6448.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 208.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 74.1g	0%
Total Sugars 43.6g
Protein 216.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 750.9mg	0%
Iron 41.9mg	0%
Potassium 7313.3mg	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: 52.0%

Protein: 24.4%

Carbs: 23.5%