Description
Classic Slow Cooker Chili is a heartwarming dish that combines tender ground beef, vibrant beans, and rich spices, simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. This easy-to-make chili not only fills your home with an irresistible aroma but also brings family and friends together for cozy gatherings. With its customizable ingredients, it’s perfect for any palate, ensuring everyone enjoys a bowlful of comfort on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium kidney beans, drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 2 cups beef broth
- Sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in diced bell peppers and cook until slightly softened.
- Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker. Add kidney beans, diced tomatoes, beef broth, chili powder, and cumin. Stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Before serving, adjust seasoning as needed and garnish with sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg