Slow Cooker Homestyle Chili
Hearty, budget friendly chili loaded with ground beef, plenty of beans, and a rich tomato sauce. It simmers low and slow in the slow cooker for a comforting dinner that is perfect for busy weeknights, a cozy fall night, or feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef, lean
- 1 can Stewed Tomatoes
- 1 can Tomato Sauce, any flavor
- 1 can Rotel Fire Roasted Tomatoes
- 2 cans Chili Beans, undrained
- 2 cans Pinto Beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cans Light Red Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups Beef Broth
- 2 stalks Celery, chopped
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 1 medium Green Bell Pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Garlic, minced
- 1 package Kinder's Chili Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
- Add your chopped onion, celery, green pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet, then transfer to your crockpot. Then, add your Kinder's chili seasoning.
- Add your stew tomatoes, crushing the larger chunks into smaller chunks. Then, add your can of tomato sauce, Rotel, chili beans, pinto beans, and kidney beans to the pot.
- Pour in your beef broth and give the pot a good stir, mixing everything together.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
- Stir well, ladle into individual bowls, and top with your favorite chili toppings.
Notes
- Freezer friendly - this chili freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Perfect for game day, cozy Fall or Winter nights, meal prep, or an easy weeknight dinner.
- Set your toppings out so everyone can build their own bowls.
- For a thicker chili, leave the lid off during the last 30 minutes of cooking.