Description
Slow Cooker Beef Chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy evenings and gatherings. This hearty dish combines tender ground beef with aromatic spices, beans, and tomatoes, simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. Each spoonful offers a rich and flavorful experience that invites everyone to gather around the table. Top it off with your favorite garnishes for a satisfying meal that warms you from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until softened (about 3 minutes).
- In the slow cooker, combine browned beef, sautéed onion and garlic, diced tomatoes (with juice), kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, and beef broth.
- Stir well and cover; cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Taste and adjust seasonings before serving; garnish with shredded cheese or sour cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg