The Best Crock Pot Chili
This recipe for The Best Crock Pot Chili gets better as it cooks low and slow in the slow cooker. Ground beef, seasonings and tons of flavor!
Ingredients
- 1 poundground beef
- 1stalk celery, (chopped)
- 1onion, (finely diced)
- 1 ½ tablespoonschili powder
- 1 teaspooncumin
- ½ tablespoonminced garlic
- 15 ouncecan petite diced tomatoes
- 15 ouncecan tomato sauce
- 15 ouncecan dark red kidney beans
- 15 ouncecan beef broth
- 15 ouncecan refried beans
- 1 teaspoonworcestershire sauce
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 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.