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Crockpot Chili Recipe

Crockpot Chili Recipe
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This hearty Crockpot Chili Recipe combines lean ground beef, Italian sausage, beans, and a blend of flavorful spices slow-cooked to perfection. Perfect for a cozy meal, it’s easy to prepare and yields a rich, comforting chili that’s great for family dinners or gatherings.

Ingredients

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Meats

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 pound Italian sausage (or spicy Italian sausage or additional ground beef)

Vegetables

  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced

Beans

  • 30 ounces kidney beans, rinsed well and drained (2 cans, 15 oz each)
  • 15 ounces pinto beans, rinsed well and drained (1 can)

Tomatoes and Sauces

  • 29 ounces diced tomatoes (use entire can, juice and all)
  • 3 ounces tomato paste
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce

Spices and Seasonings

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Brown meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage together until they are mostly cooked through, leaving a little pink is fine.
  2. Add vegetables: Add the diced onion, chopped red bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet, stirring well. Continue cooking over medium heat until the onion becomes translucent and the vegetables soften.
  3. Transfer to crockpot: Carefully transfer the cooked meat and vegetable mixture into a 6-quart crockpot or slow cooker.
  4. Add beans: Add the rinsed and drained kidney beans and pinto beans into the crockpot with the meat mixture.
  5. Add tomatoes and broth: Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), tomato paste, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, and hot sauce on top of the beans and meat.
  6. Add spices: Sprinkle the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and the brown or granulated sugar over the ingredients in the crockpot. Stir everything together until well combined.
  7. Slow cook: Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours. Stir occasionally during cooking to blend flavors.
  8. Serve: Once cooked, serve the chili hot with your choice of toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, corn chips, or tortilla chips.

Notes

  • You can substitute spicy Italian sausage or more ground beef based on your heat preference.
  • Be sure to rinse and drain canned beans thoroughly to reduce excess sodium and improve texture.
  • Adjust the cayenne and hot sauce to control chili spiciness.
  • The chili thickens as it cooks; if it gets too thick, add a bit more beef broth or water.
  • This recipe freezes well and flavors improve after a day, making it great for meal prep.

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