Are you looking for the perfect chili recipe to throw in the slow cooker, walk away, and come back later? I have the perfect show-stopping chili recipe that will give you all the cozy feels to brighten the rainy day in.
Here’s my simple Crock Pot Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 2 lb lean Ground Beef 80/20 or Ground Turkey (your preference)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3-5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1tsp onion powder
- 1tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp white sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste (kosher or seasoning salt)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Cheyenne Pepper (optional)
- 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 30 oz kidney beans, 15oz cans, drained and rinsed, 15oz Northern Beans, drained and rinsed
- 30 oz diced tomatoes, with their juice
- 10 oz diced tomatoes and green chilis, with their juice
- 30 oz tomato sauce
Instructions:
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tbsp olive oil and sauté ground beef or ground turkey until it releases fat (4-5 minutes), breaking it up with a spatula.
- Add onion to the skillet and sauté until tender (4-5 minutes). Add minced garlic and seasonings: cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Cook another 30 seconds stirring constantly. Transfer to a 6 Qt slow cooker.
- Add remaining ingredients into your crockpot: rinsed and drained beans, diced tomatoes with their juice, diced tomatoes and green chilis with juice and tomato sauce. Stir to combine and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours. Season to taste if desired and serve warm.
Note: Seasoning measurements above are estimates–I measure to taste–I recommend you do the same to ensure you reach your desired taste
Optional Garnishes:
Diced Scallion (green onions)
Sour Cream
Cheese
Tortilla chips
Jalapeno slices
Optional Meal Add-ons:
If you are in the mood to go the extra mile I recommend box cornbread that tastes like you made it from scratch: “Simply Homemade Cornbread Mix”
It’s my favorite with Chili! Just follow box instructions
