Easy Homemade Crockpot Chili Recipe

I love a good chili and all of the sides that I can put with it! Try out this Cornbread, these Breadsticks, or this amazing Grilled Cheese. They are so good and will complement this chili so well!

Homemade Crockpot Chili

I think cooking chili in the crock pot is the best way to do it! You throw it all in, it cooks all day and then it’s ready for you by dinnertime! This is also a go-to recipe for me for a party! Because it’s in a slow cooker, it makes it easy to transport and serve anywhere else. Plus, it’s perfect for a chili cook-off! It will win every time. Try it with these nachos or put it on top of this rice for a little added extra flavor and texture!

Ingredients in Crockpot Chili

You probably already have all of the ingredients on hand! Which makes it super easy to whip this up for dinner anytime. See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

Ground beef: I like to use lean ground beef or even ground turkey for this recipe. Olive oil: Just a little bit is fine to cook up the vegetables in. Onion: An onion that is small and diced will work great for this. Green bell pepper: Dice this up to all of the same size so that the pieces cook evenly. Garlic cloves: If you dont have fresh cloves then you can use minced garlic. 1/2 tsp equals about one clove of garlic! Beef broth: This is the base of the chili and is better than water because it adds a lot of flavor to the chili. Tomato sauce: Make sure that you are getting tomato sauce and not tomato paste. Diced tomatoes: These can come in flavored juices so make sure that you get the ones that are just in plain tomatoes sauce. Pinto beans: I love the flavor of pinto beans! Kidney beans: Dark or light kidney beans will work. Just use whatever you have on hand. Chili powder, Oregano, Cumin, Coriander and Cayenne: These spices mixed together make such a delicious blend! Not too much heat but a lot of flavor!

Let’s Make Some Chili!

This crockpot chili recipe only takes about 5 minutes to put together! Then you let the slow cooker do all of the work. It’s so easy and delicious, there should be no question about it you try it or not!

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