Crockpot Chili
A hearty and flavorful chili made with beef or turkey, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices, all cooked conveniently in a crockpot.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound beef or turkey Use ground beef or ground turkey.
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans diced tomatoes (15 oz each)
- 1 can tomato paste
- 2-3 cups beef broth Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- 1 can kidney beans (15 oz) Rinse before adding.
- 1 can red beans (15 oz) Rinse before adding.
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, diced
Spices & Seasoning
- 3 tablespoons chili powder Adjust according to spice preference.
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional) For a touch of sweetness.
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional) For an extra kick.
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- to taste Salt Season according to preference.
Instructions
Preparation
- Brown the meat: In a large pan over medium heat, brown the beef or turkey until no pink remains. Drain any excess fat.
- Sauté the veggies: Add the diced onion to the pan, cooking until softened (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Transfer to crockpot: Scoop the onion and meat mixture into your crockpot.
- Add the rest: Pour in the beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, kidney beans, red beans, and diced yellow bell pepper.
- Season the chili: Sprinkle in your chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, paprika, chili flakes, black pepper, and salt. Stir well to combine.
- Cook away: Cover your crockpot and set it to low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Serve: Once it’s cooked to perfection, give it a final stir, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Enjoy a bowl straight from the pot!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, warm on the stove or microwave, adding broth if necessary.