Description
Crockpot Chili: The Comfort Food You Need in Your Life
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Ingredients: Chop the onion and drain/rinse the kidney beans.
2. Brown the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
3. Combine in Crockpot: Add the browned beef, beans, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, chili powder, and salt to the crockpot. Stir to combine.
4. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the flavors have melded and the chili has thickened to your desired consistency.
5. Serve: Ladle the delicious crockpot chili into bowls and enjoy it warm, with optional toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.
Notes
Choose the Right Ground Beef: Opt for a leaner ground beef, as the excess fat can make the chili greasy.
Don’t Forget to Brown the Meat: Browning the beef before adding it to the crockpot adds a wonderful depth of flavor.
Adjust Spiciness and Flavor: Customize the heat level by adding more or less chili powder. You can also experiment with other spices like cumin, garlic powder, or cayenne pepper.
Cook Times and Temperatures: The longer the chili simmers, the more the flavors will develop. For best results, stick to the recommended cooking times and temperatures.
Storing and Reheating Leftovers: Store any leftover crockpot chili in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave when ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 8 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams