Description

This hearty chili recipe made in a crockpot is a perfect blend of flavors, featuring ground beef, beans, and spices, making it a comforting choice for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound ground beef

1 1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 green bell pepper diced

1 medium yellow onion diced

2 cloves garlic minced

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 tablespoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon liquid smoke

14 ounces kidney beans drained and rinsed

28 ounces diced tomatoes undrained

15 ounces tomato sauce

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and break up. Season with salt and pepper.
Add in the green pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until you can no longer see pink. Drain the fat from the skillet.
Add the beef mixture to the slow cooker. Add in the chili powder, cumin, ground chipotle, and ground cayenne pepper. Mix in the Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce.
Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours. Serve with diced red onion, corn chips, sliced jalapenos, shredded cheese, sour cream, and fresh cilantro.

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings and adjust spice levels to your preference. This chili recipe is great for making ahead and freezing.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 300
Category: Main Dish
Method: slow cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 420 kcal
Sugar: 9 g
Sodium: 1100 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fiber: 12 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg

Keywords: chili recipe crockpot,slow cooker chili,hearty chili,ground beef chili