Best 3 Busy Day Slow Cooker Chili Recipes

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BUSY DAY SLOW COOKER CHILI



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This is a great chili recipe that can be made in a slow cooker for those busy days! I serve mine with sour cream, shredded cheese and onions. Enjoy!

Provided by Quita143

Categories     Beef Chili

Time 6h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (14.5 ounce) cans Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sea salt
ground black pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) can whole kernel corn (no salt added), drained

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Transfer beef to slow cooker.
  • Stir kidney beans, diced tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, green bell pepper, green chile peppers, chili powder, garlic, sea salt, and black pepper into the ground beef.
  • Cook on Low 5 1/2 to 7 1/2 hours. Stir corn into the chili and continue cooking 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 34.4 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 952.8 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

BUSY MOM SLOW COOKER TURKEY CHILI



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Chili recipe for the slow cooker swap... tweeked the directions and ingredient list. This was the first recipe I had posted in a contest! Thanks for your comments.

Provided by Connie C.

Categories     Beans

Time 6h15m

Yield 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

6 slices crumbled cooked bacon
2 lbs ground turkey
1 teaspoon oregano
1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning mix
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 (10 ounce) cans Rotel tomatoes & chilies
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 medium onion
1 green pepper
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans
1/4 cup celery
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
green onion
sour cream
cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in skillet, drain on paper towel, allow to cool and break in pieces. Crumble and brown turkey in the skillet and stir to break apart. Place cooked turkey and bacon in slow cooker. Season with taco seasoning mix, oregano, garlic powder and salt,and pepper. Mix until meat is evenly coated. Pour in beef broth, Rotel salsa, kidney beans, tomatoes, tomato paste. Add onion, green pepper, bay leaf, celery, salt, and pepper. Mix well. You may need to adjust for the thickness by adding water.
  • Simmer on low, stirring occasionally. Cook for approximately 6 to 7 hours.
  • Garnish with green onions, sour cream and/or cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.9, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 97, Sodium 2164.4, Carbohydrate 39.3, Fiber 11.3, Sugar 7.3, Protein 38.8

SLOW-COOKER GAME DAY CHILI



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Slow cook this hearty chili for a dinner after a game day. Ground beef, tomatoes and Progresso® red kidney beans cooked together and served with toppings make a flavorful meal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 lb ground beef round
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
3 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, undrained
3 cans (10 3/4 oz each) condensed tomato soup
1 can (15 or 19 oz) Progresso™ red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (12 oz) tomato paste
1/2 cup water
3 to 5 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Shredded Cheddar cheese
Sour cream
Chopped green onions
Sliced ripe olives
Corn chips

Steps:

  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • In slow cooker, stir together cooked beef, bell pepper, tomatoes, soup, beans, tomato paste, water, chili powder, pepper and paprika.
  • Cover; cook on High heat setting 4 hours. Serve chili with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 730 mg

Simple Chili for Beginners

Chili is a great meal to warm the soul on a cold night, and it's easy to make in the slow cooker, thanks to Busy Day Slow Cooker Chili recipe! This recipe uses simple ingredients like ground chuck (or other ground meat), diced tomatoes, pinto and black or kidney and chili with chili powder, cumin, and paprika. You can also add in other ingredients like onions, peppers, corn, or corn. Just cook the ground meat and onions in a skillet before combining them with the other ingredients in the slow cooker.

Here are a few tips for making the best slow-cooker chili:

  • Use the right kind of meat.
  • Don't overcrowd the slow cooker.
  • Add the right amount of liquid.
  • Don't forget the spices.
  • Let the chili simmer.

Here are some ways you can customize the chili recipe:

  • Use different meats.
  • Add different veggies.
  • Use different spices.
  • Top the chili with different toppings, such as shredded cheese, avocado, or corn.

Chili is easy to make and delicious to boot! What are you waiting for? Try this recipe today, and I bet you will love it.

Conclusion

Chili is a very versatile dish. You can make it with whatever ingredients you have on hand and it always turns out great. As with any recipe, there are many ways to make chili, but this one is a great starting point for beginners. Once you've mastered the basics, you can experiment with different ingredients and spices to create your unique chili recipe.

The above link has a number of other chili recipe that you can try, including a white chili recipe, a vegetarian chili recipe, and a Texas chili recipe. So, if you're looking for a new chili recipe to try, be sure to check it out.

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