Slow Cooker Chili – A Hands-Off, Set-It-and-Forget-It Dinner
This Super Easy Slow Cooker Chili is the kind of hands-off comfort food that makes dinner feel effortless. Hearty, cozy, and full of big, satisfying flavor. With ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and a blend of classic chili spices simmering all day in the slow cooker, you come home to a rich, savory pot that’s ready to ladle into bowls. It’s simple to throw together in the morning, perfect for busy days, and makes enough to enjoy leftovers later in the week.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¾ cup white onions chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 lb extra-lean ground beef
- 1 15 oz. can kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 15 oz. can pinto beans
- 1 cup diced tomato, canned
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper
For topping
- Green onions chopped
- Cilantro chopped
- Sour cream
- Cheddar cheese
- Avocado diced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes, then add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds longer. Add tomato paste and seasonings: chili powder, crushed red pepper, ground coriander and ground cumin. Mix well to combine.
- Add ground beef and cook, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon, until the ground beef is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Pour browned ground beef into slow cooker.
- Add red kidney beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir well, cover with a lid and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
- Serve warm with desired toppings.
Notes
To store: Store leftover chili for up to 4 days in the fridge. Try to keep the toppings off the chili if you plan on refrigerating it for later.
To reheat: Reheat the chili in the microwave or stovetop.
To freeze: Freeze leftover chili in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/6 | Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 671mg | Potassium: 569mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g