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chili in a white bowl with onion

Slow Cooker Chili

Jennifer
This robust chili is our signature chili an all time favorite. It's a delicious blend of beef, beans, veggies, and seasonings that marry together for an amazing flavor.
4.50 from 2 votes
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 409 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs ground beef lean/browned
  • 1 1/2 cups onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup bell pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp white sugar
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 46oz tomato juice
  • 1 15oz pinto beans
  • 1 15oz kidney beans
  • 2 6oz tomato paste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the lean ground beef if you haven't already done so.
  • Add ground beef, vegetables, seasonings, beans, tomato paste, and tomato juice to the crockpot. Cook on low for 8 hours.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings.

FREEZER INSTRUCTIONS

  • Brown the ground beef. Allow the beef to cool.
  • Place all ingredients in large bowl and mix well. Scoop the chili into freezer safe plastic bags or containers. Remove all air as best as you can. Freeze for up to 3 months.
  • To cook, allow to thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in the slow cooker and heat on low for 8 hours.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  1. Make this meal prep fast by gathering and measuring all seasonings ahead of time. 
  2. Make sure to remove all air from the containers and bags before placing them into the freezer. 
  3. This recipe make enough for 3 large freezer bags. 

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 27gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 118mgPotassium: 502mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 427IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 4mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.

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