Cozy Slow Cooker Chili Recipe: Quick, Hearty Comfort Food!
A hearty and easy slow cooker chili recipe perfect for busy weeknights, offering a comforting meal with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, then drain excess fat.
- Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker.
- Add the kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and beef broth to the slow cooker.
- Stir all ingredients until well combined.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or corn for extra flavor.
- This chili can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Leftovers freeze well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg