Easy Slow Cooker Chili For Cozy Evenings
This easy slow cooker chili recipe is packed with flavor and perfect for a cozy evening. Made with ground beef, beans, and a blend of spices, it's a crowd-pleasing dish that requires minimal effort.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 3 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
- 0.5 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 (15 oz) can dark red kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can light red kidney beans drained and rinsed
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large and deep non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and sauté 3 minutes, then add garlic and sauté 30 seconds longer. Pour onions into a 6 or 7 quart slow cooker.
- Return skillet to medium-high heat, add beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until beef has browned.
- Drain most of the fat from the beef, leaving about 2 tablespoons in with the beef. Pour browned beef into the slow cooker.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cocoa powder, sugar, and coriander. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover with the lid and cook on low heat for 5 - 6 hours.
- Stir in the kidney beans and allow to heat through, about 2 minutes. Serve warm with desired toppings.
Notes
Optional toppings include shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, or chopped cilantro. This chili also tastes great served over baked potatoes.