Simple College Crock Pot Chili

Warm, hearty, and effortlessly delicious, this Simple College Crock Pot Chili is the ultimate comfort food for busy schedules and tight budgets. Packed with savory ground beef, tender beans, juicy tomatoes, and a medley of vibrant spices, this easy slow cooker recipe delivers bold, robust flavors with minimal effort. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can toss everything into your crock pot and let it simmer to perfection while you focus on your day. Perfect for meal prepping, dorm room dinners, or a cozy weeknight meal, this chili is a one-pot wonder that serves up to six. Top it off with shredded cheese, sour cream, or crunchy tortilla chips for a customizable, crowd-pleasing dish. Whether you’re a college student or just craving a low-maintenance classic, this recipe proves that basic can still be downright delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 15 oz canned kidney beans
• 15 oz canned black beans
• 8 oz tomato sauce
• 1 packet chili seasoning mix
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, garlic, and diced bell pepper to the skillet with the browned beef. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 3

Transfer the cooked beef and vegetable mixture to your crock pot.

Step 4

Add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), kidney beans, black beans (both drained and rinsed), tomato sauce, chili seasoning mix, salt, and black pepper to the crock pot.

Step 5

Stir all the ingredients together until well combined.

Step 6

Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours, stirring occasionally if desired.

Step 7

Once done, taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 8

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2200.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2513.3

Total Fat 114.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.6g
Cholesterol 309.3mg	0%
Sodium 5986.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 229.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 83.8g	0%
Total Sugars 26.8g
Protein 154.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 595.7mg	0%
Iron 35.4mg	0%
Potassium 5935.0mg	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: 40.2%

Protein: 24.0%

Carbs: 35.7%