I think just about everyone has their own recipe for chili. I’ve been making slow cooker chili for years and it’s my favorite way to make it. My recipe is a simple chili recipe that is sure to warm you up on these cold winter evenings! I love using my slow cooker for lots of recipes, especially for dishes that are meant to serve a group of people.
Bush’s Beans are my favorite to use for slow cooker chili. I stick with their Chili Beans/Pinto beans for my chili, but they make several different kinds that are all suitable for chili. Diced tomatoes, seasoned chili sauce, and crushed tomatoes all add to the flavor.
I start with a pound of lean ground beef and diced onions. Once the meat has been browned, add in a packet of chili seasoning mix and one can of diced tomatoes.
Coat the inside of the slow cooker with cooking spray before adding the tomato based ingredients, beans, and the browned ground beef mixture. Add chili powder, crushed red pepper, salt, and ground black pepper to taste. We like our chili mild to medium, but it can be revved up depending on how much of the spices you add.
The slow cooker chili cooks on low for 5 hours.
We like to serve it with shredded cheddar cheese and crackers or cornbread.
Slow Cooker Chili
Ingredients
- 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
- 1 Onion (Diced)
- 1 Packet Chili Seasoning Mix
- 2 14.5 oz Cans Petite Diced Tomatoes
- 2 15 oz Cans Seasoned Tomato Sauce for Chili
- 3 16 oz Cans Chili Beans in Medium Chili Sauce
- 1 28 oz Can Crushed Tomatoes
- 1/4 Tsp Salt, Black Pepper, Crushed Red Pepper, and Chili Powder
Instructions
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Brown ground beef and onion in large skillet over medium heat.
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Reduce heat to low. Add in one packet of Chili Seasoning Mix and 1 can of diced tomatoes. Stir and simmer just until well blended. Remove from heat.
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Spray slow cooker with cooking spray.
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Add beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and beef mixture to cooker. Add salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper, and chili powder. Stir to combine all ingredients.
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Cook on low for 5 hours.
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To serve, place chili in bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
I love the ease of using my slow cooker for lots of recipes. Our Slow Cooker Chili is delicious and it’s an easy prep meal for cold winter evening meals.
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Slow Cooker Chili
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Jay @ JayTriedAndTrue says
I love how VERSATILE chili can be! Come share this with us at smell good sunday https://jaytriedandtrue.blogspot.com/2018/01/smell-good-sunday-48.html
Beverly says
I love that about chili, too. Thanks for the invitation. I’ve stopped by and linked up.
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
So easy and so yummy! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!
Beverly says
I love an easy slow cooker recipe and this is one of my favorites. Thanks, Helen and thanks for the party!
Of Goats and Greens says
Looks like an incredibly warming chili. and I love to use the crock Pot, so handy.
Beverly says
Thanks! Chili is always great for cold weather and making it in the crock pot makes it easy.
Twochicksandamom/Donna says
Pinned! this looks great for dreary, cold winter days–which we are having a few of here in nevada lol.
Beverly says
Thanks, Donna! It’s an easy recipe and it’s great for cold weather! Thanks for pinning.
Laurie says
Beverly, This looks like a great recipe and who doesn’t like something warming on cold winter days! Pinning.
Beverly says
Thanks! After I posted it I thought I should have saved it for next month’s recipe challenge. This is definitely an old family favorite! Thanks for pinning!
Christina Makri says
Thank you for the recipe! I think it is perfect for cold winter days 🙂
Beverly says
Thank you, Christina! It’s definitely a good meal for the current weather!