Description
Easy Crockpot Chili is a hearty and comforting dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting friends for game night, enjoying a cozy family dinner, or meal prepping for the week, this simple slow cooker recipe delivers rich flavors with minimal effort. Just toss your ingredients into the crockpot, set it to cook, and let the magic happen while you focus on other things. Not only is this chili deliciously satisfying, but it’s also freezer-friendly, making it an ideal choice for busy lifestyles. Plus, you can customize it with your favorite toppings like cheese, sour cream, or fresh herbs to elevate your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- In the crockpot, combine the browned beef with kidney beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chili seasoning, and water. Stir well.
- Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 4 hours until flavors meld beautifully.
- Serve hot with optional 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: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 60mg