Crockpot Chili
This easy crockpot chili is a hearty and flavor-loaded recipe with ground beef, beans and tomato sauce and Rotel cooked nice and slow.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup chopped bell peppers
- 1 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt , divided
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 15 ounce can beef broth
- 15 ounce can tomato sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2-3 Tablespoons chili seasoning , about 1 package
- 1-2 Tablespoons light brown sugar
- 15 ounce can light red kidney beans , rinsed and drained
- 15 ounce can dark red kidney beans , rinsed and drained
- 15 ounce can black beans , rinsed and drained
- 10.5 ounce can Rotel
- ¼ cup water , if needed
Optional toppings: shredded cheese, tortilla strips, sour cream, cilantro
Instructions
- Brown beef. In a large saucepan over medium-heat, combine 1 pound ground beef, 1/2 cup chopped onion and 1/2 cup bell peppers. Sauté for 10 minutes, or until meat is browned and onion is tender. Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Drain grease, if needed.
- Add to slow cooker. Place beef in the slow cooker. Add in 15 ounces broth, can tomato sauce, 2-3 Tablespoons chili seasoning, 1-2 Tablespoons brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Mix well. Then add in the can of light red kidney beans, dark red kidney beans, black beans and 1 can rotel. Add water if needed to thin it out.
- Cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours. Salt and pepper to taste. Add more chili seasoning if you'd like to take up the heat.
- Ladle chili into bowls. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
To freeze: Allow to cool completely. Add to a zip top bag or freezer container and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Reheating: Remove from freezer and place in fridge or microwave to thaw. Add to a pot and simmer over low heat until warm.
Rotel: Rotel has a combination of diced tomatoes and green chiles. You can also add diced tomatoes and green chiles separately.
Nutrition
Calories: 341kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 35g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 70mg, Sodium: 1440mg, Potassium: 1228mg, Fiber: 12g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 1505IU, Vitamin C: 22mg, Calcium: 95mg, Iron: 7mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
