Description
A hearty and flavorful classic slow cooker chili made with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and a homemade chili seasoning. Perfect for busy days or game nights.
Ingredients
2 lb lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7)
1 large onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp cumin powder
2 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
1/2 tsp black pepper
15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 (15 oz) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
30 oz diced tomatoes, with their juice
10 oz diced tomatoes and green chilis, with their juice
30 oz tomato sauce
Instructions
1. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the ground beef for 4–5 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula until it releases fat.
2. Add diced onion and cook for another 4–5 minutes, until tender.
3. Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
4. Transfer the beef mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker.
5. Add the black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes with juice, diced tomatoes and green chilis with juice, and tomato sauce to the slow cooker.
6. Stir everything to combine well.
7. Cover and cook on high for 3–4 hours or on low for 6–8 hours.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Notes
This chili gets better as it sits, making it perfect for leftovers or meal prep.
Add toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped onions, or avocado for extra flavor.
To make it spicier, add a diced jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American, Tex Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 40mg