This ultimate crockpot beef chili recipe is a hearty and satisfying dish that combines tender beef, beans, and spices for a flavorful meal. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, this chili is sure to impress your guests and make your chili bar a hit.

With minimal prep time and the convenience of a slow cooker, this homemade chili recipe allows the flavors to meld beautifully, making it one of the best chili recipes ever. You can easily customize it with your favorite toppings.

Easy Slow Cooker Beef Chili Recipe

This beef chili recipe features ground beef simmered with kidney beans, tomatoes, and a blend of spices for a rich and comforting dish. The recipe takes about 8 hours in the crockpot and serves 6-8 people.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
• 1 cup beef broth
• Toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, jalapeños, and cilantro

Instructions

1. Brown the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic until the meat is no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
2. Combine Ingredients: Transfer the beef mixture to the crockpot. Add kidney beans, black beans, crushed tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and beef broth.
3. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chili is thick and flavors are well combined.
4. Serve: Ladle the chili into bowls and set up a chili bar with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, jalapeños, and cilantro.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 8 hours
• Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 6-8 bowls
• Calories: 350kcal
• Fat: 20g
• Protein: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 30g