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Easy Crockpot Chili

A comforting and flavorful dish that's perfect for chilly evenings, made effortlessly in a crockpot with hearty ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat and Vegetables
  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey For a leaner option, use ground turkey.
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
Canned Goods
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed Can substitute with pinto beans if desired.
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes Use tomatoes with green chilies for added heat.
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
Spices
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • to taste salt and pepper Adjust according to preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey until thoroughly cooked. Drain any excess fat and transfer the meat to the crockpot.
  2. Toss in the chopped onion and minced garlic into the crockpot with the meat.
  3. Add the drained kidney beans and black beans, along with the diced tomatoes (with their juices) and tomato sauce. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix everything well.
Cooking
  1. Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on low for about 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  2. Once it's done, give it a good stir and serve hot.

Notes

Store any remaining chili in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze in a sealed container for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.