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Easy Crockpot Chili Recipe

Nothing beats the comfort of a warm, hearty bowl of chili on a cold day. This Easy Crockpot Chili Recipe is a no-fuss, flavorful dish that will become a go-to in your kitchen. Loaded with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and spices, it’s the perfect meal to throw together and let your slow cooker do the work.
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Equipment

  • - Slow cooker (Crockpot)
  • - Large skillet
  • - Wooden spoon or spatula
  • - Cutting board and knife

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
  • - 1 medium onion diced
  • - 3 cloves garlic minced
  • - 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • - 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • - 1 15 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • - 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • - 1 cup beef broth or water
  • - 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • - 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • - 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for heat

Instructions
 

  • **Cook the ground beef**
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Add the diced onion and garlic, and sauté until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
  • **Combine ingredients in the slow cooker**
  • Transfer the cooked beef mixture to the slow cooker. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, black beans, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir everything together until well combined.
  • **Cook the chili**
  • Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on **low** for 6–8 hours or **high** for 3–4 hours, stirring occasionally if possible.
  • **Serve**
  • Once the chili is done, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, or jalapeños.