Crockpot Chili Recipe
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 646kcal
Crockpot chili is packed with all the good stuff: beef, beans, tomatoes, and so much more! This slow cooker chili recipe is truly SO easy. Set up your crock pot and come home to a warm, comforting, and delicious chili. It's a family favorite, and perfect for game day or parties too!
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Equipment
Ingredients
For the Chili:
- 4 cups or more cold water
- 4 pounds ground chuck
- 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 1 large sweet yellow or yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons Chili Seasoning (click for recipe)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons Heinz Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 24 ounces Tomato puree
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with juices
- 30 ounces black beans, drained & rinsed
- 30 ounces red beans, drained & rinsed
Toppings:
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Hot sauce
- Shredded Mexican blend or cheddar cheese.
- Sour cream
- Diced Onions
- Sliced black olives
- Chopped Avocados
- Crackers
Instructions
For the Chili:
- Spray the inside of the crock (from the slow-cooker) with nonstick cooking spray. Set the slow-cooker to HIGH and add 4 cups water.
- Brown the beef in a large skillet set over medium heat. Drain the fat and add the beef to the slow-cooker.
- Return the skillet to medium heat and add the oil and diced onions. Cook the onions until softened and translucent, about 4 minutes, and add the garlic. Cook an additional 30 seconds.
- Add the onion/garlic mixture to the slow-cooker and stir.
- Add all other chili ingredients and stir well. Season to taste with salt, pepper and chili seasoning (if desired). Stir.
- Replace the lid, and cook on HIGH for 2 hours.
- The chili is ready at this point, but if it is thicker than what you love, add another cup or 2 of water and stir. Cook another 30 minutes for the flavors to meld.
- If the chili is too thin, remove the lid and cook 30-60 minutes or until it has reduced to the thickness you desire.
- Serve with your favorite condiments and toppings and crackers.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
- Make sure to spray the inside of the low cooker with non stick cooking spray.
- Serve with crushed corn chips (like Fritos), crushed tortilla chips, saltine crackers, or oyster crackers.
- This crockpot chili goes well with cornbread, baked potatoes or thick french fries, grilled cheese, or buttermilk biscuits.
- To freeze as a freezer meal, mix all ingredients and place in (a few) freezer safe zip-lock bags. Freeze. When ready to cook, thaw in the fridge overnight and then cook on low in the crockpot.
Nutrition
Calories: 646kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 593mg | Potassium: 1447mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3548IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 9mg