Slow Cooker Hearty Beef Chili

Warm up with a bowl of Slow Cooker Hearty Beef Chili, the ultimate comfort food that’s perfect for cozy nights or game day gatherings. This flavorful recipe features tender ground beef, a colorful medley of diced vegetables, two types of hearty beans, and a robust blend of spices, all simmered to perfection in a slow cooker. With minimal prep time and an irresistibly rich, slow-cooked flavor, this chili is as convenient as it is satisfying. Garnished with fresh cilantro, creamy sour cream, and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese, it’s a crowd-pleasing meal that’s as customizable as it is delicious. Whether you're feeding the family or meal prepping for the week ahead, this hearty beef chili will quickly become a go-to favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 large green bell pepper, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces canned tomato sauce
• 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup beef broth
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• 0 to taste sour cream (optional, for serving)
• 0 to taste shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain excess grease if necessary.

Step 2

Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened and fragrant. Add this mixture to the slow cooker.

Step 4

To the slow cooker, add the canned diced tomatoes (including their juices), tomato sauce, kidney beans, black beans, and beef broth.

Step 5

Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together to combine.

Step 6

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours. Stir occasionally, if possible.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

Step 8

Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3656.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3773.0

Total Fat 220.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 82.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.2g
Cholesterol 663.0mg	0%
Sodium 7998.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 240.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 82.3g	0%
Total Sugars 55.3g
Protein 226.8g	0%

Vitamin D 6IU	0%
Calcium 1075.8mg	0%
Iron 46.1mg	0%
Potassium 8374.2mg	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: 51.4%

Protein: 23.6%

Carbs: 25.0%