Description
A simple and hearty slow cooker chili recipe that is perfect for a weeknight meal or game day. Packed with ground beef, beans, and spices, it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans rinsed and drained
- 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles undrained
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese sour cream crackers
Instructions
- In a large skillet brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Transfer the browned ground beef to a 6-quart (or larger) slow cooker.
- Add the chopped onion diced tomatoes tomato sauce tomato paste kidney beans pinto beans and green chiles to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the chili powder ground cumin salt black pepper and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix everything well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Stir before serving. Serve hot with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese sour cream or crackers.
Notes
- For a spicier chili, add more cayenne pepper or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- If you don’t have kidney or pinto beans, you can substitute with other types of beans like black beans or cannellini beans.
- This chili can be made ahead of time and reheated. It often tastes even better the next day!