Description
This Slow Cooker Chili Recipe is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Packed with robust flavors and hearty ingredients, this dish is both satisfying and easy to prepare. In just under twenty minutes, you can have everything prepped and ready to let your slow cooker work its magic. With a blend of chili spices and a mix of beans, this chili is sure to please everyone at the table. Serve it alongside cornbread or your favorite toppings for an unforgettable meal that warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 2 (10-ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey until fully cooked. Add the chopped onion halfway through cooking until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic for one minute; drain excess grease.
- Transfer the meat mixture to your slow cooker. Whisk together beef broth and tomato paste; pour over the meat.
- Add diced tomatoes, beans, and seasonings directly into the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until flavors meld together.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg