Description
Experience comfort with The Best Ever Crockpot Chili! This easy recipe blends ground beef, zesty spices, and vibrant beans for a delightful meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 3 cups beef broth
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 15 oz cans dark red kidney beans and 2 15 oz cans cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)
Instructions
- Sauté ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic until browned; transfer to slow cooker.
- Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and spices to the slow cooker; mix well.
- Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
- During the last hour, stir in drained beans to warm through.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with desired toppings.
Notes
Consider using ground turkey or chicken as a leaner option.
Fire-roasted tomatoes can add a smoky flavor.
Add beans towards the end of cooking to maintain their texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg