This busy day slow cooker chili is a delicious and easy recipe perfect for those hectic days. It is packed with flavor and can be prepared in just a few minutes. Let your slow cooker do all the work, and come home to a warm and satisfying meal. This chili recipe is a crowd-pleaser and will be sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Serve it with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (14 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 ounces) tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, diced avocado
Directions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked ground beef. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the onion is softened.
- Transfer the ground beef mixture to a slow cooker.
- Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 4-5 hours, until the flavors are well blended and the chili has thickened.
- Serve the chili hot, and garnish with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, and diced avocado.
