Easy Crockpot Ground Beef Chili with Beans (Print Version)

Slow cook a hearty ground beef chili with beans. This easy crockpot recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, delivering rich flavor with minimal effort.

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 240 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 255 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American

# Ingredients:

→ Hearty Chili Base

01 - 2 lbs lean ground beef (90/10)
02 - 1 large yellow onion, chopped
03 - 4 cloves garlic, minced

→ Rich Tomato & Bean Blend

04 - 1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes
05 - 1 (14.5-oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
06 - 1 (15-oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
07 - 1 (15-oz) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
08 - 1 1/2 cups beef broth

→ Signature Chili Spices

09 - 3 tbsp chili powder
10 - 1 tbsp ground cumin
11 - 1 tsp dried oregano
12 - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
13 - 1 1/2 tsp salt
14 - 1/2 tsp black pepper

# Instructions:

01 - Begin your Easy Crockpot Ground Beef Chili with Beans by browning 2 lbs lean ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Break it apart as it cooks until no pink remains. Drain any excess fat thoroughly from the skillet.
02 - Return the skillet to medium heat. Add 1 large yellow onion, chopped, to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent. Stir in 4 cloves garlic, minced, and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
03 - Transfer the browned beef, onion, and garlic mixture to a 6-quart (or larger) slow cooker. Add 1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (14.5-oz) can diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 (15-oz) can kidney beans (rinsed and drained), and 1 (15-oz) can pinto beans (rinsed and drained).
04 - Pour in 1 1/2 cups beef broth. Season your Easy Crockpot Ground Beef Chili with Beans with 3 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. For a kick, include 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper.
05 - Stir all ingredients thoroughly in the slow cooker until well combined. Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook on the LOW setting for 4 hours, or on the HIGH setting for 2 hours, until heated through and flavors have deepened.
06 - Once cooking is complete, give your Easy Crockpot Ground Beef Chili with Beans a good stir. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Ladle the hearty chili into bowls and serve hot with your favorite toppings.

# Notes:

01 - Serve your chili with classic toppings like shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, chopped green onions, or a side of cornbread.
02 - Leftover chili stores wonderfully in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, or frozen for up to 3 months for a quick meal.
03 - Feel free to swap out the kidney and pinto beans for other varieties like black beans or cannellini beans based on your preference.
04 - For an even richer, more developed flavor, let the chili rest on the 'Warm' setting for an extra hour after cooking, or prepare it a day in advance.

# Tools You'll Need:

01 - Slow cooker
02 - Large skillet
03 - Cutting board
04 - Chef's knife
05 - Can opener
06 - Measuring cups
07 - Measuring spoons
08 - Spatula

# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

Calories: 343 kcal
Total Fat: 13 g
Total Carbohydrate: 21 g
Protein: 32 g

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