Easy Crockpot Chili 

This Easy Crockpot Chili is a hearty, flavorful dish that's perfect for busy days or casual gatherings. With minimal prep time and a slow-cooked blend of tender beef, beans, and spices, it delivers comfort in every bite. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity—just combine the ingredients in your slow cooker and let it work its magic. Whether you're serving it with cornbread, over rice, or topped with cheese and sour cream, this chili is sure to satisfy.

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
  
  

• 1 medium onion, chopped
  
  

• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  
  

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
  

• 2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  
  

• 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  
  

• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato purée
  
  

• 1 cup water
  
  

• 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
  
  

• 2 tablespoons mild chili powder
  
  

• 2 teaspoons salt
  
  

• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  
  

• 1 teaspoon ground black pepperI
  
  

Directions

1. In a large skillet over medium-low heat, heat olive oil. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
   
   

2. Add ground beef to the skillet; cook and stir until browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
   
   

3. Transfer beef mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato purée, water, green chile peppers, chili powder, salt, cumin, and black pepper.
   
   

4. Cover and cook on Low until flavors combine, 4 to 6 hours.
   
   

5. Serve hot, garnished with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions if desired.
   
   

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 274
  
  

• Total Fat: 13g (17% DV)
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 5g (23% DV)
  
  

• Cholesterol: 46mg (15% DV)
  
  

• Sodium: 959mg (42% DV)
  
  

• Total Carbohydrates: 20g (7% DV)
  
  

• Dietary Fiber: 7g (24% DV)
  
  

• Sugars: 4g
  
  

• Protein: 19g (38% DV)
  
  

• Vitamin C: 17mg (19% DV)
  
  

• Calcium: 69mg (5% DV)
  
  

• Iron: 5mg (27% DV)