Classic Slow Cooker Chili
This easy slow cooker chili is packed with ground beef, beans, and a rich homemade chili seasoning. Simmering for hours in the slow cooker, it develops deep, hearty flavors with tender beef and a robust, savory taste.
Calories: 340kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lb lean ground beef 90/10 or 93/7
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 15 oz cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 30 oz can diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 10 oz can diced tomatoes and green chilies, with juice
- 1 30 oz can tomato sauce
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 4-5 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula, until it releases its fat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté for another 4-5 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add the black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes (with juice), diced tomatoes and green chilies (with juice), and tomato sauce. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm.