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Hearty Slow Cooker Chili warms your soul and belly.

This hearty and flavorful slow cooker chili is the perfect cozy comfort food. Made with seasoned ground beef, two kinds of beans, tomatoes, and bold spices, it simmers low and slow for deep, rich flavor. A true set-it-and-forget-it dinner hero for chilly nights and crowd-pleasing gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb lean ground beef 90/10 or 93/71 large onion, diced3 garlic cloves, minced2 tsp cumin powder2 tbsp chili powder1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp dried oregano1 ½ tsp salt, or to taste½ tsp black pepper15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed2 cans (15 oz each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed30 oz canned diced tomatoes with juice10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilis, with juice30 oz tomato sauce

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef for 4–5 minutes, breaking it apart as it browns.
  2. Add diced onion and cook for another 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 30 seconds to bloom the spices, stirring constantly.
  3. Transfer the seasoned beef mixture into a 6-quart slow cooker.
  4. Add black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomatoes with green chilis, and tomato sauce. Stir everything together until well combined.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
  6.  
  7. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving. Serve hot with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, or tortilla chips.

Notes

This chili freezes beautifully—let it cool completely before storing in freezer-safe containers.
Customize the heat level by adjusting the chili powder or adding cayenne pepper.
To thicken the chili, leave the lid off during the last 30 minutes of cooking or mash some of the beans.
Top with avocado slices or cornbread croutons for added flair.

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