Slow Cooker Chili Recipe
Ingredients
- 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 can tomato paste
6-ounce
- 2 cans diced tomatoes and green chilies
10-ounce
- 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
14.5-ounce
- 1 can dark red kidney beans drained and rinsed
15.5-ounce
- 1 can pinto beans drained and rinsed
15.5-ounce
- 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
Directions
- 1
Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion halfway through the browning process and cook until soft. Add the garlic; cook for 1 minute while stirring constantly. Drain any excess grease and add the ground beef mixture to the crock pot.
- 2
Whisk together the beef broth and tomato paste. Pour on top of the beef mixture
- 3
Add the diced tomatoes, fire-roasted tomatoes, kidney beans, pinto beans, chili powder, cumin, paprika, brown sugar, red pepper, and cayenne.
- 4
Cover with the lid and set to low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- 5
Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
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About this Recipe
The Easiest Slow Cooker Chili Recipe for Busy Nights
Craving a hearty, comforting bowl of chili but short on time? Our Slow Cooker Chili Recipe is your new weeknight hero! This incredibly flavorful, thick beef chili comes together with minimal effort, allowing your slow cooker to do all the hard work while you go about your day. With just about 15 minutes of prep time, you can have a rich, savory homemade chili simmering to perfection, ready to warm your family on even the busiest evenings.
What makes this easy slow cooker chili stand out? It's the perfect balance of robust flavors and ultimate convenience. We combine hearty ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option) with a medley of aromatic vegetables like sweet onion and minced garlic. The secret to its deep, complex taste lies in the blend of fire-roasted diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel), and a generous mix of chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and a touch of brown sugar to perfectly balance the acidity. The result is a truly satisfying beef chili that's both savory and subtly sweet, with just the right amount of warmth from red pepper flakes and cayenne.
This homemade chili is incredibly versatile. Serve it up piping hot with a side of warm cornbread, and let everyone customize their bowl with their favorite fixings. Think shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, fresh cilantro, or even a sprinkle of crushed tortilla chips. It's a crowd-pleaser that delivers big on flavor with minimal fuss, making it the best slow cooker chili for any occasion!