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Hearty and satisfying, crockpot chili is a quintessential dish perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or gatherings. This recipe offers a delightful combination of flavors that blend together beautifully over several hours, resulting in a warm and inviting meal. With minimal prep time and the convenience of slow cooking, you can enjoy a homemade chili that showcases quality ingredients and bold spices.

Hearty Crockpot Chili for a Cozy Weeknight Dinner

This hearty slow cooker chili is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner, combining ground meat, beans, and spices for a flavorful dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes with juices
  • 1 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • to taste salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup beef or vegetable broth

Instructions

  • Brown the ground beef or turkey in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked.
  • Drain excess fat and transfer the meat to the crockpot.
  • Add kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the crockpot.
  • Sprinkle chili powder and ground cumin over the mixture, adding salt and pepper.
  • Pour the broth over the mixture and stir gently to combine.
  • Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  • Taste the chili and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
  • Serve hot with your favorite toppings like cheese, sour cream, or green onions.

Notes

Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
Keyword chili, comfort food, dinner, hearty, slow cooker