Hearty Slow-Cooked Beef Chili Recipe

This hearty slow-cooked beef chili recipe is a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for a cozy night in. With a rich blend of spices and tender chunks of beef, this chili is sure to warm you up from the inside out. Let your slow cooker do the work for you as the flavors meld together to create a delicious and hearty meal.

Hearty Slow-Cooked Beef Chili Recipe
  • Prep Time
    15 mins
  • Cook Time
    8 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time
    8 hrs 25 mins

Ingredients

  • A tablespoon of exquisite olive oil
  • Half of a sizable onion, roughly chopped
  • Two teaspoons of freshly minced garlic
  • A pound and a half of premium ground beef
  • Two tablespoons of aromatic chili powder
  • A tablespoon of rich ground cumin
  • A touch of kosher salt and a hint of black pepper
  • Two cans of black beans, each at fifteen ounces, carefully rinsed and drained
  • Two cans of red kidney beans, also at fifteen ounces, meticulously rinsed and drained
  • Two cans of diced tomatoes combined with green chile peppers, each at fourteen point five ounces, left undrained

Step 1

Start by warming up some oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat. Throw in some chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté them until they become tender, which should take about 4 to 5 minutes. Now, mix in the ground beef, along with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook this flavorful blend until the beef is slightly browned and crumbly, which should take around 5 to 8 minutes.

Step 2

Next, transfer this delicious beef medley into a slow cooker. Add in the black beans, kidney beans, as well as the diced tomatoes and chiles. Cover the slow cooker and let the ingredients mingle and dance together on Low heat for about 8 to 10 hours, stirring occasionally for an even distribution of flavors.

Extra Tips & Suggestions

  1. 1. Before you begin, make sure you have the right storage containers on hand. Opt for durable, airtight containers that will keep your chili fresh for longer.
  2. 2. Store your leftover chili in smaller portions for quick and easy reheating. This way, you can simply grab a container when you're ready to enjoy a cozy bowl of chili without having to defrost a large batch.