Classic Slow Cooker Chili
Classic Slow Cooker Chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy evenings, game days, or family gatherings. With its rich blend of ground beef, beans, and a homemade chili seasoning, this dish simmers to perfection in your slow cooker. The result is a hearty, flavorful meal that’s easy to prepare and ideal for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week. Serve it with cornbread or over baked potatoes for a satisfying experience everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 lb lean ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cans (15 oz each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cans (30 oz total) diced tomatoes with juice
- 30 oz tomato sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the ground beef for 4-5 minutes until browned.
- Sauté vegetables: Add diced onion and cook for another 4-5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and spices; cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Combine ingredients: Transfer the mixture to your slow cooker. Add beans, diced tomatoes (with juice), and tomato sauce; stir well.
- Cook: Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours until flavors meld.
- Serve: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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