When it comes to comfort food, classic crock pot ground beef chili is hard to beat. This hearty and flavorful dish is perfect for a cold winter day, a casual get-together, or a simple weeknight meal. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, chili is a versatile dish that can be tailored to your liking. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy chili, or you want to add your own unique twist, this recipe has you covered. So, gather your ingredients, turn on your slow cooker, and let's get cooking!
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SLOW COOKER BEEF CHILI
I know everyone has a slow cooker chili recipe that they say is the best... Well here is another one that I am adding to the list. I believe this one carries a good challenge to all of those out there. This has been a favorite always of my family and friends, so let me know what you think and let's create a melting pot for the perfect slow cooker chili dish. Serve topped with sour cream, shredded Cheddar cheese, chopped chives, hot sauce, and sliced jalapenos (or habanero if you like the heat).
Provided by Sahara B
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Slow Cooker Soups and Stews Chili
Time 8h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in ground beef, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is lightly browned and crumbly, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Transfer beef mixture to a slow cooker. Stir in black beans, kidney beans, and diced tomatoes and chiles. Cover and cook on Low, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 52.2 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 15.7 g, Protein 27.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 1232.3 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
SLOW COOKER GROUND BEEF CHILI
This slow cooker ground beef chili comes out great every time, thick and rich.
Provided by SapphireNinja
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Slow Cooker Soups and Stews Chili
Time 4h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
- Transfer beef to the bottom of a slow cooker. Add kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, bell pepper, onion flakes, chili powder, and cumin. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on Low until flavors have melded, at least 4 hours, up to 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 14.8 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 808.3 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
CROCK POT CHILI RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: ground beef, bacon, butter, olive oil, large onion, green bell pepper, garlic, red kidney bean, chili seasoning, petite diced tomatoes, diced tomato, plain tomato sauce, beef broth, maple syrup, honey, sour cream, green onion, Frank's Red Hot® Sauce, shredded cheddar cheese
Provided by Sarah LaDue
Yield 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Brown your choice of ground meat in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Stir often till thoroughly cooked, Drain in a small-holed colander, rinse with hot water to get rid of excess grease, drain. Place meat in the crockpot (Don't turn the crockpot on until the rest of the ingredients are done).
- Heat butter and oil In a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onions and bell peppers for 5-6 minutes, add garlic, and cook 1 minute until fragrant. Pour onions,
- peppers for 5-6 minutes, add garlic, and cook 1 minute until fragrant. Pour onions, peppers, garlic into the crock pot and turn the crockpot to high heat.
- Add all remaining ingredients and stir until seasoning packets are combined into sauce. Stir every ½ hour. Cook on high heat for 1-2 hours. Then turn to warm while serving dinner
- When ready to serve: warm chili in crockpot and serve with optional toppings, if desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 597 calories, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 20 grams, Protein 36 grams, Sugar 27 grams
CLASSIC CROCK POT BEEF CHILI
This recipe comes from the Slow cooker email group on yahoo. The perfect combination of tomatoes, beans and beef. So simple to throw together in the morning and wonderful to come home to.
Provided by redplaid huf
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 4h5m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Brown meat, add garlic and onion. Add chili powder and cumin. Heat through.
- In crock pot mix tomatoes, beans, chilies and paste. Add meat mixture.
- Crock on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 7-8 hours.
DEBBIE'S CROCK POT CHILI
Everybody who tries this chili loves it. The girls at work always like when I bring leftovers in! Everyone takes a copy of this recipe.
Provided by Debbie in Florida
Categories Beans
Time 6h30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix together seasoning mix.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. (You will only use 5 tsp in this recipe - save the rest for next time!).
- In a skillet, cook ground beef until no longer pink.
- Drain.
- Add onion and 3 tsp of seasoning mix.
- In Crock-Pot, add tomatoes, tomato sauce, one can of beans and two more teaspoons of seasoning mix.
- Place the other can of beans in a blender and process until smooth.
- Add beans and meat to the crock pot.
- Stir together.
- Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
SLOW-COOKED CHILI
This hearty slow cooker chili can cook for up to 10 hours on low in the slow cooker. It's so good to come home to its wonderful aroma after a long day away. -Sue Call, Beech Grove, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 8h20m
Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the next 9 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours. If desired, top individual servings with cheese and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 712mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SLOW COOKER CHILI WITH BEER
Great on cold nights. Add crushed saltines into your bowl before putting the chili in if you like it thicker.
Provided by Morgan Hebert
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Slow Cooker Soups and Stews Chili
Time 4h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble ground beef into the skillet; add onion. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly and completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Transfer beef and onion to a slow cooker.
- Stir tomato sauce, kidney beans, pinto beans, beer, diced tomatoes, green chilies, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper into the beef and onion.
- Cook on High 4 to 5 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 45.9 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1329.6 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
BEAN & BEEF SLOW-COOKED CHILI
This chili may be loaded, but we love to build it up even more with toppings like pico de gallo, red onion, cilantro and cheese. -Mallory Lynch, Madison, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 6h20m
Yield 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain., Transfer beef mixture to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Drain one can of tomatoes, discarding liquid; add to slow cooker. Stir in beans, chili powder, cumin, salt and remaining tomatoes. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours to allow flavors to blend., Mash beans to desired consistency. Serve with toppings as desired., Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 1103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
Tips:
- To give your chili a smoky flavor, toast the dried ancho and guajillo chiles in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until fragrant. Remove the stems and seeds, and then soak the chiles in hot water for at least 30 minutes, or until softened. - For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork or sausage. - Add a variety of beans to your chili, such as kidney beans, black beans, or pinto beans. - Use a variety of spices to flavor your chili, such as chili powder, cumin, oregano, and paprika. - For a thicker chili, add a can of tomato paste or a tablespoon of cornstarch. - Serve your chili with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped cilantro. ###Conclusion:
Crock-Pot Ground Beef Chili is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a hearty and flavorful chili that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Crock-Pot Ground Beef Chili a try!
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