Description
This easy crockpot chili delivers smoky beef, beans, and tomatoes simmered with classic chili spices for a comforting, protein‑rich meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, the slow cooker infuses flavor over six hours, creating a hearty stew that feeds six. Use pantry staples like kidney beans, black beans, and beef broth for a budget‑friendly dish that’s ready to serve with cornbread, rice, or a simple salad. Ideal for meal‑prep and freezer‑friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Transfer the browned beef to the crockpot.
- Add kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and beef broth.
- Stir to combine, cover, and cook on low 6‑8 hours or high 3‑4 hours.
- Adjust seasoning before serving and enjoy.
Notes
- For extra smoky flavor
- substitute part of the ground beef with smoked beef. Leftovers improve in taste after a day and freeze well for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Soups & Stews
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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