Description
Looking for easy dinner ideas? This crockpot chili is the best simple and healthy recipe for busy nights! It’s quick to prep, full of flavor, and a cozy meal for game day, meal prep, or cold weather cravings. A hearty, healthy chili everyone loves set it and forget it!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain fat.
- Sauté onions, garlic, and bell pepper until soft.
- Transfer beef and veggies to crockpot.
- Add beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, and spices.
- Stir well to combine.
- Cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Adjust seasoning before serving and add desired toppings.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add jalapeños for extra heat.
- Great for meal prep and freezing.
- Top with sour cream, cheese, or green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 55mg