Traditional Style Slow Cooker Chili

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This slow cooker chili is delicious and the perfect cold-weather meal! A piping bowl of this hearty chili has the perfect blend of spices, meat, and beans. What a way to warm up on a cool day.

If you are looking for more cold-weather meals don’t forget to check out some of my favorite soup recipes! I love my Tomato Basil Soup,  this Cheddar Corn Chowder recipe, and my fave Wild Rice and Tomato Soup.

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Crockpot Chili

This meaty beef chili is a crowd-pleaser, everyone loves this recipe. You will make it over and over again. My husband even admitted that my chili might be as good as his blue ribbon chili recipe (and his is good).

When you are serving a crowd make sure to double it! This chili recipe only makes enough for about four adults or eight 1-1/4 cup servings.

I think this will become your family’s favorite chili. This is for sure my go to recipe. I love that I can stick it in the Crock Pot and forget it. It give me time to make the most amazing cornbread EVER!

here’s what you need

• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 onion chopped (save time by using one cup of frozen chopped onion)
• 28 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained (or 2 – 14.5-ounce cans)
• 16 oz can chili beans in sauce, undrained (use hot chili beans if you like it spicy)
• 15 oz can tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Equipment

• Large skillet
• Wooden or bamboo spoon
• Slow Cooker

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How do You make slow cooker Chili

I don’t know about you, but whenever I find a recipe I modify it to meet my flavor pallet. This recipe has been adapted from Betty Crocker to up the flavor.

In a large skillet, brown ground beef (I give the meat a sprinkle of salt and pepper), onions, and garlic over medium heat until beef is cooked; drain.  Place beef, onion, garlic, and remaining ingredients In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker.  Cover and cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.

Tips and Options

Chili is a perfect recipe to adapt to your family’s tastes. Chili beans have a flavorful sauce that makes this chili taste great. You can always add black beans or pinto beans too. Looking for a Southwest flair add a can of green chilis.

Are you wanting extra heat? Try chopping up your favorite hot pepper – I like jalapeños – and add them to your meat mixture. You will find their flavors come out more just as they do with onions, garlic, and spices. You can even try a dash or two of hot sauce.

Serving suggestions

For extra crunchy fun get some Fritos or tortilla chips and pour a serving of cooked chili over them. My family love corn chips instead of saltines with their chili.

Is anyone in the mood for chili dogs or burgers? This is the perfect chili to smoother your hot dogs and hamburgers with. And don’t forget the toppings – YUM!

Finally, to dress up your chili, you can make up a topping station. I like to add toppings like chopped scallions, cheddar cheese, sour cream.

More Family Favorite Crock Pot mealS

If you like this Crockpot chili as much as my family and are looking for more slow cooking options to make dinner a breeze try my… 

• Crock Pot Lasagna,
• Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese 
• Baked Potatoes in the Crockpot!

Slow Cooker Chili Recipe

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Slower Cooker Chili

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword beans, chili, ground beef, slow cooker, soup, soup recipes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 6 hours

Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes

Servings 8 servings

Calories 300 kcal

Author Cindy Hopper

Ingredients

• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 1 onion chopped save time by using one cup of frozen chopped onion
• 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes undrained or 2 – 14.5 ounce cans
• 1 16 oz can chili beans in sauce undrained use hot chili beans if you like it spicy
• 1 15 oz can tomatoe sauce
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, brown ground beef (I give the meat a sprinkle of salt and pepper), onions and garlic over medium heat until beef is cooked; drain.

2. Place beef, onion, garlic and remaining ingredients In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker.

3. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.

Recipe Notes

This recipe was adapted from Betty Crockers Slow-Cooker Chili Recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Slower Cooker Chili

Amount Per Serving (273 g)

Calories 300 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Trans Fat 1g

Cholesterol 70mg23%

Sodium 1120mg49%

Potassium 910mg26%

Carbohydrates 20g7%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 7g8%

Protein 25g50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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