Slow Cooker Chili

4.67 from 3 votes

Slow Cooker Chili

This Slow Cooker Chili is the best recipe for classic chili ever! Ground beef, beans, and a homemade chili spice blend are simmered low and slow in the crock-pot with tomatoes for a delicious, hearty crockpot chili recipe.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time6 hrs

Total Time6 hrs 15 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 355kcal

Author: Kristen Chidsey

Equipment

6-8 quart Slow Cooker

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
29 ounces tomato sauce
16 ounces diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons chili seasoning
2 cups dark red kidney beans 16 ounce cans, rinsed and drained
2 cups light red kidney beans 16 ounce can, rinsed and drained

Instructions

In a large non-stick skillet, brown beef with onions over medium-high heat, breaking up as the meat browns.
Once meat is browned, add in the garlic and saute 1-2 minutes longer.
Drain off any excess grease and then add to slow cooker.
Pour in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beans, and chili seasoning, mixing to combine well.
Place lid on slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours.

Notes

Use any ground meat you like. I have made this chili with ground beef, ground bison, ground turkey, and ground chicken with delicious results.
If you do not like chopped onions in your chili, add in 1 teaspoon onion powder for a more mild onion flavor.
If you like your chili spicy, serve with sliced jalapenos and hot sauce on the side.
I use a blend of dark and light red kidney beans, but feel free to use all dark or light. Even pinto beans will work in this Slow Cooker Chili.
If you do not like diced tomatoes, use additional tomato sauce in their place.

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