Chunky Crockpot Chili

This really NEEDS a good long stay in the crockpot, in order to blend all the flavors properly. I LOVE making this chili – it’s so easy, makes a LOT (so plenty to freeze for later – chili dogs? a quick lunch?)

Served with some cornbread, or tortillas, this is a hearty dinner ready for when you walk in the door!

If you’re looking for a healthier version, switch out the ground beef for turkey, and add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to the mix. The cocoa powder makes it taste richer, and more meaty – I challenge your family to tell the difference between this version and the turkey!

Kylee’s notes for Crockpot Chili

• Whenever “chili powder” appears in a recipe, it refers to a chili powder BLEND, not pure ground chilies.
• You can skip the browning step of the ground beef, but I think it adds a better flavor to the finished dish
• Stir some fresh cilantro through it at the end of cooking for a fresh burst of flavor!
• Mix up the types of beans used. I use kidney, black, pinto, cannellini, and even garbanzo beans. Whatever you have!
• Want to dial up the heat? Add some crushed chili flakes with the other spices

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Chunky Crockpot Chili

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

6 hrs

Total Time

6 hrs 10 mins

 

A rich, tasty crockpot chili that is easy to prepare and cooked all day. No long list of ingredients, you probably have them all in your pantry already!

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chunky Chili

Servings: 8

Calories: 96 kcal

Author: Kylee

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion chopped (about a cup)
• 2 14 oz cans diced tomatoes
• 1 14 oz can pinto beans drained and rinsed (or kidney beans)
• 1 14oz can black beans drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1 Tbs chili powder
• 1 1/2 Tbs cumin
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Directions

1. Brown the beef and onion in a large pan at a medium-high heat until beef is browned, and onion is tender. Drain and discard fat.

2. Place beef and onions, and all remaining ingredients in the crockpot.

3. Stir, cover and cook on for 6-8 hours or until flavors are well blended.
4. Serve with cornbread, in a tortilla, or in a bowl topped with cheese, sour cream.