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Crockpot Chili

Hearty Crockpot Chili: Your New Favorite Comfort Dish

This delicious Crockpot Chili is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Customize it to your taste!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chili
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey or plant-based crumbles
  • 1 large Onion yellow or white
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced fresh preferred
  • 28 oz Diced Tomatoes, undrained fire-roasted for smoky flavor
  • 15 oz Tomato Sauce low-sodium for healthier option
  • 15 oz Kidney Beans, canned, rinsed skip for no-bean chili
  • 15 oz Black Beans, canned, rinsed or substitute with pinto beans
  • 1 cup Beef Broth or vegetable broth for meat-free option
For the Spices
  • 1/4 cup Chili Powder adjust for heat preference
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder enhances depth of flavor
  • 1 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper, freshly ground adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crockpot Chili
  1. Prep the Beef: Brown the ground beef and diced onion in a skillet over medium-high heat for 7-10 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Drain grease and transfer to slow cooker.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In the slow cooker, add cooked beef mixture, rinsed kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir gently.
  3. Season: Sprinkle in chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, cocoa powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly.
  4. Cook: Set slow cooker to LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours. Allow to simmer gently.
  5. Final Touch: Stir chili before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with toppings like cheese, sour cream, or jalapeños.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Leftover chili can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days; freeze for longer storage.

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