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The Ultimate Crockpot Chili Recipe (Beef & Beans)

Classic Slow Cooker Beef Chili

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Ground beef (80/20)
  • 30 oz Kidney beans Canned, drained
  • 15 oz Tomato sauce Canned
  • 14.5 oz Diced tomatoes Canned, undrained
  • 1 cup Beef broth
  • 2 tbsp Chili powder
  • 1 tbsp Cumin
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Yellow onion Diced
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
  • 0.5 cup Cheddar cheese Shredded, for topping
  • 0.5 cup Sour cream For topping
  • 0.25 cup Red onion Diced, for topping
  • 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro Chopped, for topping
  • 2 cups Tortilla chips For serving

Instructions
 

  • Brown the ground beef with the diced yellow onion and minced garlic in a skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
  • Transfer the browned beef mixture to the slow cooker.
  • Add the kidney beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 6-8 hours, or on High for 3-4 hours, until flavors are well combined.
  • Serve hot, garnished with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced red onion, cilantro, and tortilla chips.