Crock Pot Chili
Ingredients
- ½ tbspextra virgin olive oil
- ½ largeonion (diced
- 2 clovesgarlic (minced
- 1 lbground beef
- 1can pinto beans (drained and rinsed
- 1can kidney beans (drained and rinsed
- 1can tomato sauce
- 1can diced tomatoes
- 2 tbspchili powder
- ½ tbsporegano
- ½ tspcumin
- ½ tspgarlic powder
- 1 tbspworcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsphot sauce (such as tobasco
- 1 tbspliquid from a jar of pepperoncini peppers
- ¼ cwater
- shredded cheese and sour cream (for topping
Directions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and cook, just until translucent. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up as it cooks, until it is browned and cooked through.
- 2
Place the pinto beans, kidney beans, tomato sauce and diced tomatoes in a large slow cooker. Stir in the chili powder, oregano, cumin and garlic powder. Stir in the cooked ground beef mixture. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and pepper liquid. If the chili is too thick, stir in the water.
- 3
Cook on low for at least 4 hours, but it can cook on low all day long!
- 4
Serve topped with your favorite chili toppings.
Crock Pot Chili
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting, deeply flavorful chili without hours of stovetop stirring? This Crock Pot Chili recipe is your answer, making weeknight meals or game day gatherings effortlessly delicious.
The beauty of this Crock Pot Chili lies in its minimal 15-minute prep, allowing your slow cooker to transform simple ingredients into a rich, complex meal over several hours. It’s designed to be mild enough for everyone to enjoy, yet it doesn’t skimp on robust, savory notes thanks to a thoughtful blend of spices and a secret ingredient: pepperoncini liquid.
Prepare for a hearty, comforting bowl of chili that boasts incredible depth of flavor. The long, slow simmer ensures the ground beef becomes incredibly tender and the beans perfectly soft, all enveloped in a thick, savory tomato-based sauce. With its mild spice level, this chili offers a warming, satisfying experience that the whole family will appreciate, especially when topped with creamy sour cream and sharp shredded cheese.
Customization Tips
While this chili is crafted to be family-friendly, you can easily adjust the heat to your preference. For a milder bowl, reduce or omit the hot sauce. If you prefer a bolder kick, feel free to add a little extra. You can also adjust the ratio of pinto beans to kidney beans based on your textural preference.
Perfect for cozy weeknights, casual weekend meals, or feeding a crowd. Serve your hearty chili with a generous dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of shredded cheese for the ultimate comfort.