Oh yes — crockpot chili is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it comfort food 🌶️🍲
Here’s a classic, hearty slow-cooker chili that’s rich, flavorful, and easy.
Easy Crockpot Chili
Ingredients (serves 6–8)
- 2 lbs ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp cayenne (optional, for heat)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the meat
- In a skillet, cook ground beef with onion until browned.
- Drain excess fat and add garlic; cook 30 seconds.
- Add to crockpot
- Transfer meat mixture to the slow cooker.
- Add all remaining ingredients and stir well.
- Slow cook
- LOW: 6–8 hours
- HIGH: 3–4 hours
- Taste & adjust
- Adjust seasoning before serving.
Optional Add-Ins
- 🌶️ Diced jalapeños or green chilies
- 🍫 1–2 tsp cocoa powder (deepens flavor — trust me)
- 🌽 Corn for sweetness
- 🍺 Splash of beer or coffee for richness
Best Toppings
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
- Chopped green onions
- Fresh cilantro
- Cornbread or tortilla chips on the side
Pro Tips
- Chili tastes even better the next day.
- Freezes beautifully for up to 3 months.
- For thicker chili, crack the lid during the last hour.
If you want, I can also share:
🔥 Award-winning chili
🥩 No-bean Texas chili
🌱 Vegetarian crockpot chili
🌶️ Spicy or keto versions
Just tell me which one 😄
