Slow Cooker Weeknight Chili Cook's Country

Warm up your weeknights with this hearty and flavorful Slow Cooker Weeknight Chili, inspired by Cook's Country. This easy chili recipe is a perfect blend of convenience and comfort, featuring tender ground beef, two types of hearty beans, and a robust medley of spices like chili powder, ground cumin, and paprika. With just 15 minutes of prep time, the slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, melding the flavors of sautéed onions, garlic, and juicy diced tomatoes into a rich and satisfying meal. The slow, low-heat cooking ensures a deeply savory and perfectly spiced chili that's ready to be topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, or crunchy tortilla chips. Whether you're feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week, this six-serving recipe is a go-to for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Perfect for chili lovers and busy home cooks searching for an effortless, slow cooker recipe that doesn't skimp on flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 28 ounces Canned diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces Canned tomato sauce
• 15 ounces Canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 15 ounces Canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 tablespoons Chili powder
• 1 tablespoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Chicken or beef broth
• 0 Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, chopped cilantro, avocado, or tortilla chips

Directions

Step 1

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked beef. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, until the onion softens slightly.

Step 3

Transfer the beef mixture to the slow cooker.

Step 4

Add the diced tomatoes (with their juices), tomato sauce, kidney beans, black beans, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and broth to the slow cooker.

Step 5

Stir everything together to ensure the ingredients are evenly combined.

Step 6

Cover and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours, or on high heat for 3-4 hours.

Step 7

Once the chili is finished cooking, taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 8

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2812.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2480.7

Total Fat 119.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.8g
Cholesterol 346.9mg	0%
Sodium 7079.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 219.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 74.6g	0%
Total Sugars 47.8g
Protein 144.9g	0%

Vitamin D 6IU	0%
Calcium 945.5mg	0%
Iron 36.0mg	0%
Potassium 6679.4mg	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: 42.5%

Protein: 22.9%

Carbs: 34.6%