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Crockpot Chili Recipe

Crockpot chili is a hearty, slow-cooked dish made with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and spices. Perfect for busy days, it simmers to perfection, allowing the flavors to meld together. This easy, hands-off recipe is a comforting meal for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 246 kcal

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoons
  • stirring spoon
  • 6-quart slow cooker
  • Sharp knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 cup chopped carrot
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can no-sugar added tomato sauce
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic powder
  • 1 tsp mild chili powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Begin by placing the onion, bell pepper, carrot, and celery in your 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans to the pot.
  • Sprinkle in 1 ½ teaspoons of salt, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
  • Stir everything well to combine the ingredients.
  • Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 6-7 hours, until the vegetables are tender.
  • Once the cooking time is up, uncover the slow cooker and stir in the lime juice and hot sauce if you prefer extra spice.
  • Taste the chili and adjust seasoning by adding more salt if necessary.
  • Serve the chili as-is, or with your choice of toppings like cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro.

Notes

  • For extra protein, consider adding ground meat or a meat substitute of your choice.