Crockpot Chili
Crockpot chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days and gatherings. With a rich blend of spices, tender meat, and hearty beans simmered to perfection, this dish embodies warmth and flavor. It’s easy to customize with your favorite toppings, making it ideal for cozy nights in or lively gatherings. In just a few hours, you’ll have a delicious meal that everyone will love—plus, the leftovers taste even better!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (red/yellow/green)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by finely chopping the onion, bell peppers, and garlic.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat until fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess grease.
- Transfer the browned meat to the crockpot. Add crushed tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, diced bell peppers, garlic, onion, broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Cover the crockpot; cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir again and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Ladle into bowls and serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg