Description
Hearty and soul-warming, this ultimate crockpot chili recipe brings comfort straight from your kitchen to the dinner table. Packed with rich flavors and tender meat, this dish promises a delightful meal that satisfies and nourishes you with every savory spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
Beans and Tomatoes:
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 ounces/411 grams) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 ounces/227 grams) tomato sauce
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Green onions
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Sear ground beef or turkey in a skillet over medium heat until thoroughly browned, eliminating excess grease. Transfer the meat to the slow cooker.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions, minced garlic, diced bell peppers, kidney beans, black beans, crushed tomatoes, and tomato sauce into the crockpot.
- Generously sprinkle chili powder, ground cumin, smoky paprika, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper throughout the mixture. Thoroughly blend all components.
- Secure the crockpot lid and configure to low temperature for 6-7 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours, allowing flavors to meld and ingredients to tenderize.
- After cooking duration, gently stir the chili and evaluate seasoning profile. Adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
- Ladle piping hot chili into serving bowls, garnishing with preferred toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, or diced green onions for added texture and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by browning meat beforehand, creating deeper caramelized notes and richer taste profile.
- Swap ground beef with plant-based crumbles for vegetarian version, maintaining protein and texture without compromising hearty feel.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium beans and tomato products, perfect for heart-healthy diets without sacrificing deliciousness.
- Freeze extra portions in airtight containers for convenient meal prep, lasting up to 3 months and providing quick future dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (on high) or 7 hours (on low)
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg