Best 6 Hearty Slow Cooker Bulgur Chili Recipes

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Looking for a hearty and flavorful meal that's easy to make and perfect for a chilly day? Look no further than hearty slow cooker bulgur chili! This satisfying dish is packed with protein, vegetables, and spices, and it's cooked to perfection in your slow cooker, so you can set it and forget it. Whether you're serving it for a weeknight dinner or a casual get-together, this bulgur chili is sure to be a hit.

Let's cook with our recipes!

HEARTY SLOW-COOKER CHILI



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When it's time to build my zesty chili, I combine everything the night before. In the morning, I load the slow cooker and let it do the work. -Molly Butt, Granville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 6h25m

Yield 10 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chili powder
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice or pasta
Optional toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and sliced green onions

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add green pepper, onion and garlic; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker., Working in batches if necessary, cook beef in the same skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes, breaking meat into crumbles. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to slow cooker., Stir tomatoes, tomato sauce, chiles, parsley and seasonings into beef mixture. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours to allow flavors to blend. Serve with rice and 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 or broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 863mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

HEARTY SLOW-COOKER BULGUR CHILI



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Chewy, hearty bulgur serves as a terrific meat substitute in this warm, comforting vegetarian chili that's made all the more robust with some good solid glugs of strong coffee.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 8h15m

Number Of Ingredients 19

3/4 cup bulgur wheat
2 cups yellow onion (diced)
2 cups sliced white button mushrooms
1/2 cup red bell pepper (diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup strong brewed coffee
1 14 oz. can diced tomatoes
1 14 oz. can kidney beans (drained)
1 14 oz. can pinto beans (drained)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon red cayenne pepper (or to taste)
Bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
A few turns fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the bulgur in a medium bowl and pour two cups boiling water over the top. Let soak for 15 minutes, then drain and squeeze the bulgur dry.
  • Add the bulgur along with all of the other ingredients to your slow cooker/Crock Pot. Stir. Cook on low for 8 hours and add additional salt and black pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf and serve with your favorite chili toppings. We like it topped with shredded sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, and a little cilantro.

HEARTY SLOW-COOKER BULGUR CHILI



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Steps:

  • Place the bulgur in a medium bowl and pour two cups boiling water over the top. Let soak for 15 minutes, then drain and squeeze the bulgur dry. Add the bulgur along with all of the other ingredients to your slow cooker/Crock Pot. Stir. Cook on low for 8 hours and add additional salt and black pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf and serve with your favorite chili toppings. We like it topped with shredded sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, and a little cilantro.

BULGUR CHILI



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Healthy meat-free chili.

Provided by Brian Yogerst

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 1h18m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups water
1 cup bulgur
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups shredded carrots
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
½ jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
5 cups reduced-sodium tomato juice
2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans
2 (16 ounce) cans black beans
1 (28 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can low-sodium tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Pour water and bulgur into a saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain off excess water.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrots, onions, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper; cook and stir until softened and starting to brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir cooked bulgur, tomato juice, kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, taco seasoning, cumin, cayenne, and pepper into the pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until flavors combine, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.7 calories, Carbohydrate 56.1 g, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 17.8 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 848.1 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

HEARTY VEGAN SLOW-COOKER CHILI



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Makes 10-15 servings. This recipe can be adjusted according to your taste preferences, so you can leave out undesirable ingredients or add others that appeal to you (like mushrooms). I add ingredients just to bulk up the heartiness and color palate of the chili, but feel free to just use a few green peppers or same-colored zucchinis as you desire. By the end, you just want everything to be hearty, moist, and flavored -- mess around with it as you go! I would say to serve it with shredded cheese and corn chips, but then it's no longer 'vegan.' : )

Provided by Grete

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 5h55m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
2 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 zucchini, chopped
1 yellow squash, chopped
6 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, or more if needed
1 cup vegetable broth, or more if needed

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the green, red, and yellow bell peppers, onions, and garlic until the onions start to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Place the mixture into a slow cooker. Stir in spinach, corn, zucchini, yellow squash, chili powder, cumin, oregano, parsley, salt, black pepper, tomatoes, black beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, and tomato paste until thoroughly mixed. Pour the tomato sauce and vegetable broth over the ingredients.
  • Set the cooker on Low, and cook until all vegetables are tender, 4 to 5 hours. Check seasoning; if chili is too thick, add more tomato sauce and vegetable broth to desired thickness. Cook an additional 1 to 2 hours to blend the flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 616.7 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

SLOW-COOKER HEARTY BEEF CHILI



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I received a booklet from Kraft Foods today which is called "food & family" and this is one of the recipes in it that I am posting here to try at a later date.

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     Beans

Time 6h10m

Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed, drained
1 (15 ounce) can light kidney beans, rinsed, drained
1 1/2 cups Taco Bell Home Originals thick 'n chunky salsa (mild)
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce, no-salt-added
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 onion, chopped
1 cup frozen corn, thawed and drained
1 cup kraft four-cheese Mexican blend cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Brown meat; drain. Add to slow cooker with remaining ingredients except cheese; stir. Cover with lid.
  • Cook on LOW 5 to 6 hours (or on HIGH 3 to 4 hours).
  • Stir just before serving. Serve topped with cheese.
  • Serving suggestion: Serve with a simple side of Ritz Crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.4, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 1011.9, Carbohydrate 34.5, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 6.6, Protein 30.4

Tips:

  • Soaking the bulgur: Soaking the bulgur in boiling water before adding it to the slow cooker helps to soften it and reduce the cooking time. This step is optional, but it is recommended if you are short on time.
  • Choosing the right beans: You can use any type of beans you like in this recipe. Some popular options include black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans. If you are using dried beans, be sure to soak them overnight before cooking.
  • Adding vegetables: Feel free to add any vegetables you like to this recipe. Some good options include diced tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and carrots.
  • Spicing it up: If you like your chili spicy, you can add more chili powder, cayenne pepper, or diced jalapeños. Be sure to taste the chili as it cooks and adjust the seasonings to your liking.
  • Serving suggestions: Serve the bulgur chili with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, or chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

This hearty slow cooker bulgur chili is a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is packed with flavor and nutrition, and it can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this bulgur chili a try!

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