Description
Enjoy the comforting flavors of this Slow Cooker Chili, perfect for cozy dinners or lively gatherings. With a rich blend of spices and hearty ingredients, it’s an effortless dish that delivers a satisfying meal with minimal preparation time. This chili is not only family-friendly but also customizable to suit everyone’s tastes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Just set your slow cooker, and let it work its magic while you enjoy your time with family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef or turkey in a large skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Transfer the browned meat to the slow cooker. Add kidney beans, black beans, crushed tomatoes, onion, garlic, bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and broth. Stir well to combine.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, taste the chili and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve hot in bowls and garnish with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low / 3 hours on high
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg