Description
This Slow Cooker Chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or lively gatherings. With its rich blend of spices and hearty ingredients, you’ll enjoy a dish that delivers both warmth and satisfaction with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey until fully cooked (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat and transfer to the slow cooker.
- Add kidney beans, black beans, crushed tomatoes, onion, garlic, bell pepper, spices, and broth to the slow cooker. Stir well to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Taste about 30 minutes before serving; adjust seasonings if needed.
- Serve hot in bowls with optional toppings like cheese or avocado.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low (or 3 hours on high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra flavor depth, consider browning the meat with additional spices before adding it to the slow cooker. You can also add variations like corn or zucchini for added nutrition and texture.