Description
Hearty Crockpot Chili brings warmth and comfort to chilly evenings, blending rich spices with tender meat and beans. Slow-cooked perfection awaits when you savor this soul-satisfying meal that promises delicious memories with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons ground chipotle
- 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke (optional)
Canned Ingredients:
- 14 ounces (397 grams) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 28 ounces (794 grams) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 15 ounces (425 grams) tomato sauce
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium flame and thoroughly brown the ground beef, infusing it with a robust seasoning blend of salt and pepper.
- Carefully transfer the seared meat into the crockpot, creating a rich foundational layer for the hearty chili.
- Incorporate the vibrant diced bell peppers, aromatic onions, and pungent minced garlic into the meat mixture.
- Elevate the flavor profile by introducing a complex spice combination: chili powder, earthy cumin, smoky chipotle, fiery cayenne, tangy Worcestershire sauce, and deep liquid smoke.
- Gently fold in the protein-packed kidney beans, succulent diced tomatoes, and velvety tomato sauce, ensuring a thorough and even distribution of ingredients.
- Secure the crockpot lid and allow the chili to simmer and meld flavors on low temperature for 6-8 hours, or alternatively on high heat for 3-4 hours until ingredients are tender and harmoniously blended.
- When ready to serve, ladle the steaming chili into bowls and personalize with an array of favorite garnishes for an ultimate comfort meal experience.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier chili base.
- Sauté vegetables before adding to the crockpot to enhance their natural sweetness and develop deeper flavor profiles.
- Adjust spice levels by gradually adding cayenne and chipotle, tasting as you go to control heat intensity.
- For vegetarian options, swap ground beef with plant-based crumbles or extra beans, maintaining rich protein content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (on low) or 3 hours (on high)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg