Name: Crockpot Chili: 7 Hearty Ways to Savor Comfort Food
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: PT-493285H10M51S
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef; 1 onion (diced); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 28 oz can diced tomatoes; 3 cups beef broth (more as needed); 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; Salt and pepper (to taste); 2 bay leaves; 2 15 oz cans dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 2 15 oz cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

Description

This cozy crockpot chili is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for busy nights or feeding a crowd. Ground beef simmers low and slow with tomatoes, broth, warm spices, and two kinds of beans, creating a rich, comforting bowl that only gets better as it cooks.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs ground beef
1 onion (diced)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
28 oz can diced tomatoes
3 cups beef broth (more as needed)
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper (to taste)
2 bay leaves
2 15 oz cans dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 15 oz cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

Instructions

In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the ground beef with the onion and garlic until the meat is fully browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Once everything is looking golden and fragrant, transfer it straight into the slow cooker.
Add the diced tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, pepper, and bay leaves.
Pop the lid on and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
During the last hour of cooking, stir in the beans so they warm through without getting mushy.
Ladle into bowls and load it up with your favorite toppings — shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, hot sauce, jalapeños… the works.

Notes

Adjust spices to your taste.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
This chili freezes well for future meals.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours on LOW or 3-4 hours on HIGH
Category: Main Dish
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 350
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Crockpot Chili, Slow Cooker, Hearty Chili, Comfort Food