Classic Slow Cooker Chili
An easy and hearty slow cooker chili made with ground beef, beans, and a rich homemade chili seasoning. This flavorful dish simmers slowly, allowing the beef to become tender and the flavors to meld beautifully.
Servings: 10
Calories: 340kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lb lean ground beef 90/10 or 93/7
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
- 30 oz kidney beans two 15 oz cans, drained and rinsed
- 30 oz diced tomatoes with their juice
- 10 oz diced tomatoes and green chilis with their juice
- 30 oz tomato sauce
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 4-5 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula, until it releases its fat.
- Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for another 4-5 minutes, until softened. Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add the black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes (with their juice), diced tomatoes and green chilis (with their juice), and tomato sauce. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm.