Easy Chili Crockpot

Satisfy your craving for comfort food with this Easy Chili Crockpot recipe—a hearty, flavor-packed meal that practically cooks itself. Featuring tender ground beef, a medley of kidney and black beans, and a robust blend of chili powder, cumin, and paprika, this slow-cooked dish is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Prep time is just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekend dinners. Simply sauté the beef with onion and garlic, then let your crockpot take over, simmering everything to perfection in a rich tomato and beef broth base. Customize it with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or avocado for a warm, satisfying, and endlessly versatile dish. Perfect for meal-prepping, potlucks, or game-day gatherings, this crockpot chili is a must-try for anyone in search of a no-fuss, flavorful dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 28-ounce can Canned diced tomatoes
• 1 15-ounce can Tomato sauce
• 1 15-ounce can Kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 15-ounce can Black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Chili powder
• 1 tablespoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0 Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, or diced avocado

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and let it warm up for 1 minute.

Step 2

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks. This should take about 7-8 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the onions begin to soften.

Step 4

Transfer the cooked beef mixture to the crockpot.

Step 5

Add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices), tomato sauce, kidney beans, black beans, and beef broth to the crockpot.

Step 6

Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper over the ingredients in the crockpot.

Step 7

Stir everything together until well combined.

Step 8

Cover the crockpot with its lid and set it to cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.

Step 9

Once the chili is done, taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or spices if needed.

Step 10

Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, or diced avocado. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2933.1 grams (2933.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2611

Total Fat 139.50g	179%
Saturated Fat 47.80g	239%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.20g
Cholesterol 347mg	116%
Sodium 5557mg	242%
Total Carbohydrate 202.30g	74%
Dietary Fiber 72.00g	257%
Total Sugars 39.10g
Protein 146.90g	294%

Vitamin D 6IU	30%
Calcium 891mg	69%
Iron 35mg	192%
Potassium 5459mg	116%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.3%

Protein: 22.2%

Carbs: 30.5%