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Slow Cooker Beef Chili Recipe

Slow Cooker Beef Chili Recipe

This Slow Cooker Beef Chili Recipe is hearty, rich, and full of classic flavor — the ultimate comfort food made easy! Ground beef, beans, and bold spices simmer together for hours, creating a thick and flavorful chili perfect for cold nights or game days.It’s one of the most popular Crock Pot inspired recipes because it’s easy, budget-friendly, and customizable. Try it mild or spicy, creamy or chunky — either way, this chili will quickly become a family favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ lbs ground beef
  • 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained
  • 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 small can tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: ½ tsp cayenne pepper for spice
  • Toppings

Method
 

  1. Brown the Beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef until no longer pink. Drain fat.
  2. Add to Slow Cooker: Combine cooked beef, beans, tomatoes, onion, garlic, broth, tomato sauce, and seasonings in your crockpot. Stir well.
  3. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
  4. Adjust Seasoning: Before serving, taste and adjust salt or spice as needed.
  5. Serve: Ladle chili into bowls and top with cheese, sour cream, or avocado.

Notes

  • Always brown your beef first for richer flavor.
  • Add 2 oz cream cheese at the end for a creamy twist.
  • Make it spicy with jalapeños or chipotle powder.
  • Store leftovers up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
  • For a lighter version, swap beef with ground turkey or chicken.