Description
This hearty Crock Pot Chili recipe combines ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and chili seasoning slow-cooked to perfection. It’s an easy, comforting dish ideal for warming up on chilly days and feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 2 lbs ground beef
Vegetables
- 1 onion, chopped
Canned Goods
- 2 cans (15 oz each) beans, drained and rinsed (kidney, pinto, or black beans)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons chili seasoning mix
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until it is no longer pink and browned evenly, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain any excess fat.
- Combine ingredients in crock pot: Add the browned beef, chopped onion, drained beans, undrained diced tomatoes, and chili seasoning into the crock pot. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cook low and slow: Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on LOW setting for 6 to 8 hours. This slow cooking melds the flavors together and creates a rich, flavorful chili.
Notes
- For added heat, include diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper in step 2.
- Use a mix of beans such as kidney, pinto, and black beans for varied texture.
- Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions if desired.
- Brown the beef thoroughly to reduce grease in the chili.
- This recipe can be doubled to feed larger groups, just ensure your crock pot is large enough.
