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5 from 3 votes

Easy Crockpot Chili

This Crockpot Chili is a family favourite all year long.  Hearty, spicy, filling and cooks while you are out and about. Made with fresh lean ground beef, fresh chopped veggies and spices. The perfect meal for busy people on the go!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chili, Chili Recipes, Crockpot Recipes, Ground Beef Recipes, Healthy Chili Recipes
Servings: 8 1 cup servings
Calories: 331kcal
Author: Alisa Infanti

Equipment

  • 2-quart slow cooker
  • Sautee Pan
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Knife
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Mixing Spoon
  • Small Bowl
  • Large Soup or Serving Spoon

Ingredients

  • 2 lb extra lean ground beef or turkey
  • 15 oz can low sodium kidney beans rinsed
  • 1 green pepper finely chopped seeds removed
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper finely chopped, use half if sensitive to spicy foods
  • 2 tbsp of chili powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 ½ tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup shredded cheese optional

Instructions

  • Add ground beef or turkey to frying pan on medium-high heat. Cook until all beef is browned breaking up the meat into small pieces with the end of a wooden spoon. Drain fat from the pan and add the beef to a 2-quart slow cooker.
  • Using the same pan; add chopped onion, jalapeno and green peppers and minced garlic cloves. Sautee on medium heat until onions start to look translucent in colour. Add sautéed ingredients to the crockpot.
  • Add kidney beans, crushed tomatoes and beef broth to crockpot and stir to combine.
  • In a small bowl add chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, paprika, ground cumin, salt and pepper. 
  • Add 1 1/2 tbsp of chili seasoning mixture to crockpot and mix well.
  • Simmer covered on low for 3-4 hours stirring occasionally.  Serve.

Notes

Serve topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped avocado.  Tortilla chips or garlic toast and a fresh tossed salad goes great as sides to the easy family dinner.
21 Day Fix Container Count: (approx.)
1 red, 1/2 yellow, 3/4 green

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.6g | Protein: 32.4g | Fat: 16.3g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.7g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 825mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 441IU | Vitamin C: 20.5mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 4.8mg