Classic Slow Cooker Chili Recipe
An easy slow cooker chili recipe with ground beef, beans, tomato sauce and the best homemade chili seasoning. Scramble it in the slow cooker for juicy beef and rich flavor.
Ingredients
- 30 onces tomato sauce
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes and green peppers, with their juice
- 30 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
- 30 ounces kidney beans, 2 15-ounce cans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons hot pepper powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin powder
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large onion cut into cubes
- 2 pounds lean beef, (90/10 or 93/7)
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the beef until the fat has run out (4-5 minutes), breaking up with a spoon.
- Add onions to the pan and saute until softened (4-5 minutes). Add the minced garlic and spices: cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Cook another 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Transfer to a 6 qt slow cooker.
- Add remaining ingredients to slow cooker: washed and drained beans, diced tomatoes with their juice, diced tomatoes and green peppers with juice and tomato sauce. Stir and cook over high heat for 3-4 hours or on low heat for 6-8 hours. Season as desired and serve warm.