Classic Slow Cooker Chili
This easy slow cooker chili is packed with ground beef, beans, tomato sauce, and the perfect blend of homemade chili seasoning. Slow-cooked to perfection, it delivers tender beef and rich, robust flavors in every bite.
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 ½ tsp salt or to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 15 oz cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 30 oz can diced tomatoes, with their juice
- 1 10 oz can diced tomatoes and green chilis, with their juice
- 1 30 oz can 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 and cook for another 4-5 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 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 well 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 and enjoy!