Description
Experience the ultimate comfort with this Classic Slow Cooker Chili, a hearty dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Combining lean ground beef, a medley of beans, and a carefully curated blend of spices, this easy-to-make recipe delivers rich flavors that warm you from the inside out. Whether you’re hosting game day or enjoying a cozy night in, the slow cooker does all the work, letting you savor every bite with minimal effort. Customize it with your favorite ingredients to create a chili everyone will adore. Get ready to impress family and friends with this satisfying dish that’s as versatile as it is delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb lean ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 30 oz kidney beans (two 15 oz cans), drained and rinsed
- 30 oz diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 30 oz tomato sauce
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes. Break it apart with a spatula.
- Add diced onion and sauté until tender (4-5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and spices for an additional 30 seconds.
- Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker. Add black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes (with juice), and tomato sauce. Mix well.
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours until flavors meld beautifully.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg