The Best Crock Pot Chili
Ingredients
- 1 lbground beef
- 1stalk celery
chopped
- 1onion
finely diced
- 1 ½ tbspchili powder
- 1 tspcumin
- ½ tbspminced garlic
- 15 ozcan petite diced tomatoes
- 15 ozcan tomato sauce
- 15 ozcan dark red kidney beans
- 15 ozcan beef broth
- 15 ozcan refried beans
- 1 tspworcestershire sauce
- to tastesalt and pepper
- shredded cheddar cheese
chopped onions, green onions sour cream
Directions
- 1
In a medium skillet, brown and crumble ground beef with celery, onion and garlic over medium high heat (until meat is completely brown and vegetables are tender.) Season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Drain excess grease and pour beef mixture into a 4-quart or larger crock pot.
- 3
Open cans of tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans (do not rinse or drain), refried beans, beef broth and dump those into the crock pot. Make sure you break up the refried beans a bit after putting those in the pot.
- 4
Add chili powder, cumin, Worcestershire sauce and mix thoroughly. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover with lid and cook on low for about 4-6 hours (the longer, the better).
- 5
Taste before serving and add more salt and pepper as necessary. Top each serving with your favorite toppings.
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting bowl of homemade chili without standing over the stove all day? This recipe for The Best Crock Pot Chili delivers deep, savory flavors with minimal effort, allowing your slow cooker to do all the hard work.
Why This Chili Works
The magic of this chili lies in its low and slow cooking process. As the ground beef, rich tomato products, and robust seasonings like chili powder and cumin meld together over hours, the flavors intensify, creating a hearty and satisfying dish that truly gets better with time in the slow cooker.
What to Expect
Prepare for a rich, robust chili packed with tender ground beef, hearty dark red kidney beans, and a luscious, savory broth made from petite diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Each spoonful offers a harmonious blend of spices, balanced by the tang of Worcestershire and a hint of garlic and onion. It's a chunky, comforting meal that feels both deeply familiar and remarkably flavorful, perfect for a cozy evening or feeding a crowd.
Customization & Variations
While this chili is fantastic as written, you can easily adapt it. Feel free to swap the dark red kidney beans for pinto or black beans if you prefer. To adjust the spice level, you can reduce the chili powder slightly or add a pinch of cayenne pepper for an extra kick. For a leaner option, use ground turkey instead of ground beef, ensuring it's browned thoroughly before adding to the slow cooker.
Serving & Context
This Crock Pot Chili is a crowd-pleaser, ideal for game days, potlucks, or a comforting family dinner on a chilly evening. Serve it hot with a generous sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and a scattering of chopped onions or green onions for that classic, irresistible finish.