Description
This Crockpot Chili combines savory ground beef, hearty beans, and zesty tomatoes simmered to perfection. A comforting meal that’s easy to prepare and ideal for family dinners or game day gatherings, it’s rich in flavor and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
- 30 ounces kidney beans (2 15-ounce cans), drained and rinsed
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes with juices
- 10 ounces Rotel, not drained
- 28 ounces tomato sauce
- 15 ounces canned corn, drained
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess grease and transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
- Add the diced onion, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes with their juices, Rotel (undrained), tomato sauce, and corn. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Once the chili is done, give it a good stir and taste. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, or sliced jalapenos. Enjoy!
Notes
For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or your favorite hot sauce.
This recipe can be easily tailored by adding more vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
