Easy Crockpot Chili
Easy Crockpot chili recipe that's perfect for busy days. With minimal prep and a few basic ingredients you can throw everything into your slow cooker and let it simmer to perfection.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 1/4 tsp Salt (¼ teaspoon is to cook with the meat and onions)
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Red Chili Pepper Flakes
- 1 1/2 Pounds Ground Chuck (you can also use ground beef if you prefer that)
- 1 Large White Onion
- 1 1/2 Cups Stock (veggie, chicken, or beef)
- 1 Large Can Tomatoes
- 1 Small Can Tomato Paste
- 1 Can Pinto Beans
- 1 Can Great Northern Beans
- 1 Can Cannellini Beans
- 1 Can Red Kidney Beans
- 1 Can Black Beans
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground chuck to the point that it's crumbling and there is only a little pink left. Ground chuck has a richer flavor so I prefer that over ground beef. Then add the chopped up white onion and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Saute the beef and onion together for about 3-5 minutes until the onions are slightly cooked down. Add the cooked beef and onion directly into the crockpot.
- Add in the can of tomatoes, tomato paste, 5 cans of beans, and all the seasonings to the crockpot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Stir occasionally.
Notes
Chili freezes well so I always make more and put it in ziplock bags for a different day.