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Crockpot Beef Chili Recipe

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This hearty crockpot beef chili is loaded with lean ground beef, kidney and pinto beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and warm spices. Brown the beef and sauté the aromatics first, then let the slow cooker bring everything together into a rich, comforting chili—perfect for an easy dinner or game day.

Ingredients

Chili

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 1–2 medium jalapeños, seeded and diced, to taste
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 2 (14.5-ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup beef broth, or more for soupier chili
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ¼–½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Optional Garnishes

  • Cheese, sour cream, diced onion, or sliced jalapeños, for serving
  • Crackers or cornbread, for serving

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef.

    Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain off the excess fat, reserving 1 tablespoon for the vegetables. Transfer the beef to the crockpot.

  2. Sauté the aromatics.

    Add the reserved fat, diced onion, and jalapeños to the same skillet. Sauté for 5–6 minutes, until the onion is translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, taking care not to let it burn. Transfer the mixture to the crockpot.

  3. Add the remaining ingredients and slow-cook.

    Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, pinto beans, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne, chipotle, salt, and pepper. Stir well. Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours, preferably, or on high for 3–4 hours.

  4. Serve.

    Ladle the chili into bowls and add your choice of cheese, sour cream, onion, or jalapeños. Serve with crackers or cornbread, if desired.

Notes

  • For milder chili, use one jalapeño and the smaller amount of cayenne; for more heat, adjust to taste.
  • Use the low setting when possible for the best slow-cooked flavor.
  • Add extra beef broth if you prefer a soupier consistency.
  • Nutrition is an estimate per serving and does not include optional garnishes or crackers and cornbread.

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