Easy Crockpot Chili

Why Make This Recipe

Easy Crockpot Chili is a perfect dish for busy days and chilly nights. It’s simple to prepare and requires minimal effort, making it a great option for families or anyone looking for a hearty meal. You can set it in the morning and come home to a warm, delicious chili that everyone will love. Plus, it’s packed with flavors and can be easily customized to suit your taste.

How to Make Easy Crockpot Chili

Ingredients:

• Chili beans
• Ground meat (optional)
• Diced tomatoes
• Onion
• Bell pepper
• Garlic
• Chili powder
• Cumin
• Salt
• Pepper
• Vegetable broth (for meatless version)

Directions:

1. In a slow cooker, combine all the ingredients. If using ground meat, brown it in a skillet before adding.
2. Stir well to combine.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
4. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
5. Serve hot, and enjoy your comforting chili!

How to Serve Easy Crockpot Chili

You can serve Easy Crockpot Chili in bowls with some fresh toppings. Consider adding shredded cheese, sour cream, diced onions, or chopped cilantro. Cornbread, tortilla chips, or a slice of crusty bread also make great sides.

How to Store Easy Crockpot Chili

To store leftovers, let the chili cool, then transfer it to an airtight container. It can be kept in the refrigerator for about 3-5 days. If you want to store it longer, you can freeze it for up to 3 months. Just make sure to thaw it in the fridge overnight before reheating.

Tips to Make Easy Crockpot Chili

• For extra flavor, sauté the onion and garlic before adding them to the slow cooker.
• You can add other vegetables like zucchini or corn for added nutrition.
• Use canned beans for convenience, but rinsing them first can help reduce sodium.
• Adjust the spices to make it milder or spicier according to your preferences.

Variation

You can easily make a meatless version by simply omitting ground meat and using vegetable broth. Feel free to add more beans or additional vegetables for a heartier meal.

FAQs

Can I make this chili in advance?
Yes! You can prepare it a day in advance and reheat it for dinner. The flavors will meld together nicely overnight.

Can I use fresh beans instead of canned?
If you prefer using dry beans, make sure to soak and cook them beforehand, as they take longer to cook than canned beans.

Is this chili gluten-free?
Yes, as long as you use gluten-free ingredients, this chili can be a great gluten-free option!

Easy Crockpot Chili

A simple and flavorful chili made in the slow cooker, perfect for busy days and chilly nights. Customize to your taste and serve with delicious toppings.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Comfort Food

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 1 can Chili beans Use your preferred canned chili beans.
• 1 lb Ground meat Optional; use beef, turkey, or omit for meatless version.
• 1 can Diced tomatoes Choose diced tomatoes with herbs for added flavor.
• 1 medium Onion Chopped.
• 1 medium Bell pepper Diced; any color bell pepper will work.
• 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
• 2 tbsp Chili powder Adjust based on spice preference.
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
• 1 tsp Pepper Adjust to taste.
• 1 cup Vegetable broth For meatless version.

Method

 

Preparation

1. In a slow cooker, combine all the ingredients.
2. If using ground meat, brown it in a skillet before adding.
3. Stir well to combine.

Cooking

1. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
2. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

Serving

1. Serve hot in bowls with your choice of fresh toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, diced onions, or chopped cilantro.
2. Enjoy with cornbread, tortilla chips, or a slice of crusty bread.

Notes

For extra flavor, sauté onion and garlic before adding them to the slow cooker. Add other vegetables like zucchini or corn for added nutrition. Use canned beans for convenience, rinsing them first to reduce sodium. Adjust spices for desired heat. This chili is gluten-free with appropriate ingredients.