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Crockpot Chili

Cozy Up with Easy Crockpot Chili for Comfort Food Bliss

This easy Crockpot Chili is a hearty, flavorful dish perfect for any occasion and requires just 15 minutes of prep time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or plant-based crumble.
  • 1 medium Onion Shallots or green onions are good alternatives.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh or jarred minced garlic works well.
  • 28 ounces Diced Tomatoes Opt for canned with green chilies for extra spice.
  • 15 ounces Tomato Sauce Low-sodium version recommended.
  • 15 ounces Kidney Beans Can replace with white beans or omit for a no-bean version.
  • 15 ounces Black Beans Can replace with white beans or omit for a no-bean version.
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Vegetable broth is a great swap.
For the Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Chili Powder Adjust to your taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Coriander can be a suitable substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano Experiment with other dried herbs.
  • 1 tablespoon Cocoa Powder Perfect for layering flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Season to your liking.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Season to your liking.

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crockpot Chili
  1. Brown the beef and onion in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, then drain excess grease.
  2. Sauté garlic for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Transfer beef, onion, and garlic to the Crockpot. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney and black beans.
  4. Add beef broth and stir well. Mix in chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, cocoa powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  6. Once done, stir and adjust thickness with cornstarch if needed. Serve with preferred toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Taste and adjust seasonings before serving.

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