Description
Discover the ultimate crockpot chili recipe—a hearty, flavorful dish perfect for game days, family dinners, or cozy nights. Made with ground meat, beans, tomatoes, and the perfect blend of spices, this easy slow-cooker chili is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork or turkey
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Optional Toppings:
Shredded cheese
Sour cream
Chopped green onions
Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, ground pork (or turkey), and diced onion. Cook until meat is browned and onion is softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Transfer the cooked meat mixture to your crockpot.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, kidney beans, black beans, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook:
- Low: 6-8 hours
- High: 3-4 hours
Stir occasionally to ensure flavors meld.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Adjust Spice: Omit cayenne for milder chili or add jalapeños for extra heat.
Thicker Chili: Cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes to thicken.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) / 3 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot / Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 310 kcal
