Description
A hearty and flavorful slow cooker chili packed with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and spices, perfect for a comforting meal on a chilly day.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth or water
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add the cooked beef to the slow cooker.
- Stir in beans, diced tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, black pepper, and beef broth.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
- Stir before serving. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, replace beef with lentils or additional beans.
- This chili tastes even better the next day as flavors develop overnight.
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American