Easy Crockpot Chili
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A simple dump-and-go crockpot chili recipe that simmers all day for a delicious and hearty meal. Perfect for busy cooks.
- Author: purejoyalex
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 4-8 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 pounds ground beef or turkey
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Place ground meat in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Transfer the browned meat to your slow cooker.
- Add the chopped onion, kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and Rotel to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir everything together to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the flavors have melded and the chili is heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed before serving.
Notes
- Serve with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.
- This chili freezes well. Portion into airtight containers and freeze for up to 3 months.
- For a spicier chili, add an extra pinch of cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeño.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg