Easy Slow Cooker Chili
Easy Slow Cooker Chili is a warm and hearty dish that’s perfect for cozy nights or lively gatherings. This recipe combines ground meat, vibrant spices, and wholesome beans, all simmered together in your slow cooker for maximum flavor with minimal effort. Just set it and forget it while you enjoy the comforting aroma wafting through your home. Serve it up with your favorite toppings for a delightful meal everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned crushed or diced tomatoes
- 30 oz canned kidney beans or black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Transfer meat mixture to a slow cooker; add tomatoes, beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours without lifting the lid.
- Serve hot with toppings like shredded cheese or sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Customize by swapping turkey for beef or adding jalapeños for extra heat. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days; reheat with a splash of broth.