Comforting Crockpot Chili Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Award Winning Dinner
A simple, flavorful crockpot chili recipe using just five ingredients that delivers comforting, hearty flavor with minimal prep and maximum taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound lean ground beef (85% lean)
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes (fire-roasted or plain)
- 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces canned chili beans with sauce
- 1 packet (about 1 ounce) chili seasoning
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until no pink remains. Drain excess fat.
- Transfer the browned beef into a 4-6 quart crockpot.
- Add the canned diced tomatoes, drained kidney beans, and canned chili beans with sauce to the crockpot. Stir gently to combine.
- Sprinkle the chili seasoning evenly over the mixture and stir to distribute.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Ladle hot chili into bowls and garnish as desired with shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.
Notes
Brown the beef first to seal in flavor and reduce grease. Resist lifting the crockpot lid during cooking to maintain heat. Rinse canned beans to reduce sodium. Chili tastes better the next day as flavors meld. Can substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef, or use black beans instead of kidney beans. For vegetarian/vegan, use plant-based meat substitutes and vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4.5
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 25
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