Description
Discover the ultimate Slow Cooker Chili Recipe, perfect for busy weeknights and gatherings! This hearty dish combines tender ground beef with a medley of spices and beans, simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. In just 20 minutes of prep time, you can set it and forget it while the rich flavors meld together. Whether you’re hosting a game day party or prepping meals for the week, this chili is sure to become a family favorite. Serve it with cornbread, top it with cheese or fresh garnishes, and enjoy a satisfying meal that gets better with leftovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 2 (10-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can dark red kidney beans
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can pinto beans
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion halfway through cooking until soft; stir in garlic for an additional minute.
- In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth and tomato paste; pour over meat mixture in the slow cooker.
- Add diced tomatoes and seasonings to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Season to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Customize your chili by adding bell peppers or corn. For extra heat, increase cayenne or add jalapeños.