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Close-up view of a crock pot filled with hearty chili, featuring ground beef, kidney beans, green bell peppers, and fresh parsley.

Crock Pot Chili Recipe

A hearty and flavorful chili perfect for slow cooking, packed with beans, tomatoes, and spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 piece onion
  • 1 piece green bell pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic
Meat
  • 2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
Spices & Seasonings
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 0.5 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 tablespoon salt
Canned Goods
  • 15.5 ounces kidney beans
  • 29 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 15.5 ounces chili hot beans
Other
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Method
 

  1. Dice the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic.
  2. Sauté vegetables in olive oil for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add ground beef and cook until browned; add chili powder and cook fully.
  4. Transfer to slow cooker, add remaining ingredients, and stir.
  5. Cook on low for about 4 hours.

Notes

For a spicier chili, add hot sauce or more chili powder.