Ultimate Crockpot Chili
A hearty and flavorful chili that is easy to prepare in a slow cooker, perfect for any occasion and customizable to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef Preferably grass-fed for better flavor.
- 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder Adjust to taste.
- 1 teaspoon cumin Adjust to taste.
- Salt and pepper to taste Season as per preference.
Optional Toppings
- shredded cheese For topping.
- sour cream For topping.
- green onions For topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Drain excess fat from the skillet.
Cooking
- Add the browned ground beef to the crockpot along with the kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, onion, and garlic.
- Mix in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, and stir until everything is combined.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.
- Stir before serving and ladle into bowls, adding preferred toppings.
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Notes
Chili often tastes better the next day. You can customize the chili by adding fresh chopped peppers for heat or swapping out the meat for a vegetarian option.