Description
Hearty chili from the slow cooker brings comfort on chilly nights. Rich beef, aromatic spices, and tender beans simmer together, welcoming you to savor each delicious spoonful with warmth and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 pounds ground beef
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) petite diced tomatoes
- 1 (30 ounces) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15.5 ounces) can chili beans
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, diced
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 4 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt
Liquid:
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Brown ground beef and diced onions in a skillet over medium-high heat until meat is fully cooked and no pink remains, carefully draining accumulated fat.
- Migrate the seasoned meat mixture into a spacious slow cooker, ensuring even distribution across the ceramic surface.
- Pour in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and select spices like chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder, stirring thoroughly to integrate all components.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set the temperature to high, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify for approximately 3-4 hours, or alternatively choose low setting for a more gradual 6-8 hour infusion.
- Once cooking cycle completes, assess the consistency and seasoning, adjusting with salt and pepper if needed.
- Ladle the robust chili into deep serving bowls, garnishing with optional accompaniments such as tangy sour cream, sharp shredded cheddar, or fresh chopped cilantro for added texture and complexity.
Notes
- Prep like a pro by browning ground beef beforehand to lock in rich, deep flavors that elevate the entire chili.
- Slow cooking allows spices and ingredients to meld together, creating a more complex and satisfying taste profile.
- Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this set-it-and-forget-it meal requires minimal hands-on cooking time.
- Customize your chili with optional toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro for a personalized touch.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day as flavors continue to develop and intensify in the refrigerator.
- Freezer-friendly recipe that stores well for up to 3 months, making meal planning a breeze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg