Description
Easy Crockpot Chili is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights, providing a hearty and flavorful dish with minimal effort. Simply toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker, set it, and let it work its magic while you focus on other tasks. This customizable chili can be tailored to suit any palate with a variety of toppings, making it perfect for family dinners or meal prep. With its bold flavors and satisfying texture, Easy Crockpot Chili will quickly become a household favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 (15 oz) cans dark kidney beans
- 1 (14.5 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 packet chili seasoning
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- Transfer the browned beef to your crockpot, then add drained beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chili seasoning, and water. Stir well to combine.
- Set the crockpot to LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
- Once cooked, serve hot with your choice of toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or corn chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on LOW or 4 hours on HIGH
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, sauté onions and garlic before adding them to the crockpot. This chili is freezer-friendly; store in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Customize with additional veggies or spice levels according to your taste.