chili recipe crockpot
This hearty and flavorful chili is perfect for a cozy evening. Made in a crockpot, it offers a blend of spices and ingredients that will make your taste buds dance. It’s a set-and-forget recipe that provides a comforting meal for the whole family.
Equipment
- 1 Crockpot
- 1 Large skillet
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Measuring cups
- 1 Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed (15 oz each)
- 2 cans diced tomatoes (15 oz each, with juices)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Transfer the cooked beef and vegetable mixture to the crockpot.
- Add the kidney beans, diced tomatoes (along with their juices), chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper (if using), and beef broth to the crockpot.
- Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Set the crockpot to low heat and cook for 8 hours, or high heat for 4 hours.
- Once done, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Notes
This chili can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to three days or frozen for later use.
For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with lentils or additional beans and vegetable broth.