Description
This Slow Cooker Chili is a quintessential comfort dish, perfect for cozy dinners or lively game day gatherings. Bursting with flavors from tender ground beef or turkey, hearty beans, and a blend of spices, this chili is both satisfying and easy to prepare. Simply brown the meat, combine all ingredients in your slow cooker, and let it transform into a delicious meal while you go about your day. With its versatility, you can customize the ingredients to fit your taste, making it a fantastic option for meal prep or family gatherings. Serve it with your favorite toppings and sides for an unforgettable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 can kidney beans (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- 1 can black beans (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey for about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat and transfer to the slow cooker.
- Add kidney beans, black beans, crushed tomatoes, onion, garlic, bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and broth to the slow cooker. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Adjust seasonings about 30 minutes before serving as needed.
- Serve hot with optional toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg