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Slow cooker chili in a bowl with toppings.

Slow Cooker Chili

Amy Duska
Try our easy crock pot chili recipe for the ultimate comfort food! It’s loaded with hearty ingredients like ground beef, beans, and spices.
5 from 9 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Servings 8

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 2 lbs. ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 ( 7 oz.) can diced green chilis
  • 2 (15 oz.) cans dark red kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz.) can light red kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 (14 oz.) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 ½ cups water or beef stock

Seasonings

  • 3 tablespoons chili powder hold back 1 tablespoon if you want a less spicy chili
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Optional Toppings

  • sour cream
  • shredded cheese
  • sliced green onions
  • sliced jalapeños

Instructions
 

  • Brown the ground beef in a large skillet on the stovetop. Drain excess fat. Transfer the beef to the insert of the slow cooker.
  • Stir in the green chilis, beans, crushed tomatoes, water and seasonings. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours.
  • Serve topped with sour cream, shredded cheese, diced green onions and/or jalapeños.

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Nutrition

Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 20gFat: 23g