This hearty and delicious slow cooker chili is perfect for busy days when you want a comforting meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Just toss everything into the slow cooker and let it do the work for you!
📋 Ingredients:
🥩 1 lb (450g) ground beef or turkey
🧅 1 large onion, chopped
🌶 1 bell pepper, chopped
🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
🥫 1 can (15 oz/425g) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
🥫 1 can (15 oz/425g) black beans, drained and rinsed
🍅 1 can (15 oz/425g) diced tomatoes
🍅 1 can (15 oz/425g) tomato sauce
🍅 1 can (6 oz/170g) tomato paste
💧 2 cups (475ml) beef broth or water
🌶 2 tbsp chili powder
🌿 1 tsp cumin
🌿 1 tsp paprika
🌿 1 tsp oregano
🌶 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
🌽 1 cup (240ml) frozen corn (optional)
🧀 Shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions for garnish
📝 Instructions:
- Prepare Ingredients:
In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Add Vegetables:
Add the chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Combine in Slow Cooker:
Transfer the cooked meat and vegetables to your slow cooker. Add the kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste.
- Season:
Pour in the beef broth or water. Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Cook:
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Optional Addition:
If using, add the frozen corn during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Serve:
Once cooked, give the chili a good stir. Serve hot, topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions.
⏲ Preparation Time: 15 minutes
⏲ Cooking Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
🍲 Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes (low) or 3 hours 15 minutes (high)
👥 Servings: 6
🔥 Calories: 350 kcal per serving
💡 Notes:
For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with a plant-based meat alternative or extra beans and vegetables.
Add a squeeze of lime juice and some chopped cilantro before serving for a fresh twist.
Serve with cornbread or over rice for a complete meal.
Enjoy your delicious and comforting slow cooker chili! 🍅🥄🌶