Description
Hearty crockpot chili delivers bold southwestern flavors packed with tender beef and robust spices. Simmering slowly, this comforting meal brings warm comfort that welcomes families around the dinner table with rich, satisfying goodness you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef (browned and grease drained)
Vegetables and Beans:
- 2 cans (15 ounces/425 grams each) dark kidney beans, drained
- 1 can (14.5 ounces/411 grams) diced tomatoes
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 1 can (14.5 ounces/411 grams) tomato sauce
- 1 packet chili seasoning
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) water
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Corn chips
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium temperature and thoroughly cook ground beef, carefully eliminating any excess fat.
- Relocate the caramelized meat into the crockpot, ensuring even distribution.
- Pour kidney beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and chili seasoning into the crockpot, mixing ingredients comprehensively.
- Add measured water to create desired consistency and enhance flavor profile.
- Configure crockpot to LOW setting for 6-7 hours or HIGH setting for 4 hours, allowing ingredients to meld and develop robust taste.
- When cooking cycle concludes, confirm chili’s rich, harmonious flavor and thick texture.
- Garnish with shredded cheese, sour cream dollop, and crispy corn chips to elevate culinary experience and provide textural contrast.
Notes
- Lean Meat Swap: Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter, lower-fat version of this classic chili that still packs incredible flavor.
- Veggie Boost: Enhance nutritional value by adding diced bell peppers, zucchini, or corn to increase vegetable content and create more texture.
- Spice Control: Adjust chili seasoning intensity by using mild or hot variants, or mix homemade spice blends for personalized heat levels.
- Make-Ahead Magic: This chili freezes beautifully for up to 3 months, making it perfect for meal prep and quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (LOW) or 4 hours (HIGH)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 263 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg