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A bowl of crockpot chili topped with shredded cheese, tortilla chips, and a jalapeño slice.

Crockpot Chili

A hearty and flavorful crockpot chili perfect for cozy dinners. Easy to prepare and packed with protein and vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat and Aromatics
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef or ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 small yellow or white onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Canned Tomatoes
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
Seasonings and Beans
  • 2 tablespoons chili seasoning see note for recipe
  • 1 can dark red kidney beans rinsed and drained, 14.5 oz
  • 1 can light red kidney beans rinsed and drained, 14.5 oz

Method
 

  1. Brown ground meat and diced onion in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  2. Transfer the cooked meat and onion mixture to the slow cooker.
  3. Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, chili seasoning, and beans to the slow cooker. Mix well.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  5. Serve hot with toppings like cheese, sour cream, or chips.

Notes

You can customize the chili with your favorite toppings or adjust the spice level.