Description
Warm up your evenings with this Easy Crockpot Chili Recipe, a delightful fusion of spices and hearty ingredients simmered to perfection. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this chili is ideal for cozy nights in or gatherings with friends. Enjoy tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and a rich tomato base that creates a satisfying meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mix of red and green)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- While the meat cooks, chop the onion and bell peppers; mince the garlic.
- In your crockpot, combine the browned beef, chopped vegetables, kidney beans, diced tomatoes (with juices), chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For variation, substitute ground turkey or add corn for extra texture. Spice it up by incorporating jalapeños or using different types of beans. Leftover chili can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.