Classic Beef Chili Recipe
This classic beef chili recipe is a favorite for all my beef lovers! This is one of the easier chili recipes that uses the crockpot to slow cook the beef chili allowing the flavors and chili seasonings to mesh together to perfection!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 lb lean ground beef (90/10)
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 15 oz can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 15 oz cans red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 30 oz can diced tomatoes (with their juices)
- 1 30 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 10 oz can diced tomatoes and green chilis (with their juices)
- 1 small tub sour cream (optional topping)
- 1/2 cups red onion (optional topping)
- 1 small bag shredded cheddar cheese (optional topping)
- 1 bunch cilantro (chopped) (optional topping)
- 1 bag tortilla strips (optional topping)
Instructions
- On the stove top, heat a large skillet over medium high heat and cook beef for about 5 minutes while stirring with a spatula.
- Next, add the onion to the skillet and continue cooking until tender for about 4 minutes. Add minced garlic and all seasonings. Cook for about 1 minute while stirring constantly. Transfer to a slow cooker.
- Next, add all remaining ingredients into the slow cooker including beans, all tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Stir to thoroughly combine and cook on low for about 6-8 hours.
- Serve with your preference of toppings such as shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped red onions, hot sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 412mg | Potassium: 543mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 976IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 4mg