An easy Slow Cooker chili recipe with Ground Beef, beans, tomato sauce, and the best homemade chili seasoning. It putters away in the slow cooker for the juiciest beef and rich flavor.
Recipe by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com on May 5, 2020
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT210M
Total time: PT220M
Rating
4.99 stars (2283 reviews)
Keywords
slow cooker chili
Ingredients
2 lb lean Ground Beef ((90/10 or 93/7))
1 large onion (diced)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
2 tsp cumin powder
2 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/2 tsp black pepper
15 oz can black beans (drained and rinsed)
30 oz kidney beans (two 15oz cans, drained and rinsed)
30 oz diced tomatoes (with their juice)
10 oz diced tomatoes and green chilis (with their juice)
30 oz tomato sauce
Categories
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Tex Mex
Steps
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté beef until it releases fat (4-5 minutes), breaking it up with a spatula.
Add onion to the skillet and sauté until tender (4-5 minutes). Add minced garlic and seasonings: 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 into the slow cooker: rinsed and drained beans, diced tomatoes with their juice, diced tomatoes and green chilis with juice and tomato sauce. Stir to combine and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours. Season to taste if desired and serve warm.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 340 kcal
Carbohydrates: 41 g
Protein: 33 g
Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 56 mg
Sodium: 889 mg
Sugar: 7 g
Reviews
Laura N Bulmer on 2026-01-07 (5 stars): This chili is very easy to make and delicious. Thank You for creating easy recipes for those of us who don't enjoy cooking.
Christine on 2026-01-06 (5 stars): So hearty and healthy! I added a bit of Mexican cheese, avacado & Greek yogurt (inside of sour cream) with a side of bell peppers! To keep it healthy. Very satisfying :)
Frieda Salim on 2026-01-05 (5 stars): I love the recipe. It's almost traditional to my own personal chili recipe. The only difference is I had one green pepper and one can of corn as well. Thanks for sharing.
Tonyelle B on 2026-01-04 (5 stars): I used Kinder chili season and add Worcestershire to my recipe to give it that extra umph. Good soulful warming meal for the family! Add cornbread and 💋!
CoryB on 2026-01-04 (5 stars): Made this exactly as the recipe outlines. First, it smelled fantastic. I cooked it on low for 8 hours, and the finished chili was delicious!!! I’m a vegetarian but my fam isn’t. I picked out some beans and juice, and even I thought it was fab. I’m so jealous, I’m trying another batch subbing the meat for carrots, sweet red pepper, and a couple chopped carrots.
Susan on 2026-01-02 (5 stars): Looks great but
I don’t own a slow cooker, can I make
It
On stove top?
Miriam on 2026-01-01 (5 stars): Fabulous recipe that makes a big batch and freezes well.
