Crockpot Chili
Savor the warm, inviting aroma of this easy crockpot chili, perfect for cozy dinners or game nights. With a blend of lean ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and hearty beans simmered to perfection, this dish delivers bold flavors and comforting warmth. Customize it to your taste for a family favorite that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- Optional: Sour cream or Greek yogurt for serving
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by dicing onion and bell peppers.
- Sauté onion and bell peppers in a skillet over medium heat until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Brown the ground beef in the skillet; drain excess fat.
- Transfer meat and sautéed veggies to the crockpot. Add diced tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and beef broth. Stir well.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until flavors meld.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like sour cream or Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg