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The Ultimate Crockpot Chili Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes (low) or 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes (high)
  • Yield: 6 to 6.6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Ultimate Crockpot Chili recipe is a hearty, flavorful dish perfect for warming up on chilly days. Combining ground beef and pork with beans, tomatoes, and a blend of spices, this slow-cooked chili delivers deep, rich flavors with minimal effort. It’s easy to prepare and makes a delicious, satisfying meal served with classic toppings like cheese, sour cream, green onions, and crunchy tortilla chips.

Ingredients

Meat and Aromatics

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork or turkey
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Tomato and Beans

  • 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed

Liquids and Spices

  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Toppings

  • Shredded cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Chopped green onions
  • Tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Brown the Meat and Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, ground pork (or turkey), and diced onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned and the onion is softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Transfer to Crockpot: Move the cooked meat and onion mixture into your crockpot or slow cooker, spreading it evenly.
  3. Add Remaining Ingredients: Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, kidney beans, black beans, beef broth, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper to the crockpot. Stir everything until well combined.
  4. Cook the Chili: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or alternatively on high for 3 to 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the chili to thicken.
  5. Adjust Seasoning: After cooking, taste the chili and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or spices if needed.
  6. Serve and Garnish: Ladle the chili into bowls and serve hot. Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, and tortilla chips for a classic presentation and extra texture.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey for pork if you prefer a leaner protein.
  • For a spicier chili, increase the cayenne pepper or add chopped jalapeños during cooking.
  • Make sure to rinse and drain the canned beans to reduce sodium and improve texture.
  • This chili tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/the-ultimate-crockpot-chili-recipe/