How to Make Slow Cooker Beef Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like coming home to the delicious aroma of a hearty beef chili simmering away in the slow cooker. This Slow Cooker Beef Chili recipe is perfect for those busy days when you want to come home to a comforting and satisfying meal without having to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.

With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of prep work, you can have a flavorful and satisfying beef chili ready to enjoy at the end of a long day. This recipe is also great fo...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ large onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic
  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chile peppers, undrained

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in ground beef, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is lightly browned and crumbly, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Transfer beef mixture to a slow cooker. Stir in black beans, kidney beans, and diced tomatoes and chiles. Cover and cook on Low, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 hours.
  • Nutrition

    409 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 52mg
    • Sodium: 1232mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 16g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 112mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 680mg