Classic Crockpot Chili
This Classic Crockpot Chili is the ultimate comfort food—hearty, flavorful, and effortlessly made in a slow cooker. Packed with ground beef, beans, and spices, it's a cozy and satisfying dish perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or feeding a crowd. With simple ingredients and bold flavor, this crockpot chili recipe is a must-have for chili season!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner, Soup, Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker / Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef
2 green bell peppers, diced
1 large onion, diced
2 jalapeños, diced (seeds and white insides removed for less heat)
1 (15-ounce) can dark red kidney beans (undrained)
1 (15-ounce) can chili-ready black beans (undrained)
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 (46-ounce) can 100% tomato juice
Classic Chili Seasoning:
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until mostly browned, about 8–10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
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Transfer the beef to the crockpot.
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Add diced bell peppers, onion, and jalapeños.
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Without draining, add kidney beans, black beans, and diced tomatoes.
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Mix all seasoning ingredients in a bowl, then stir into the crockpot.
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Pour in tomato juice and stir until combined.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
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Serve hot with your favorite toppings like cheese, sour cream, or avocado.
Notes
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For a vegetarian option, swap beef for more beans or plant-based crumbles.
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Adjust spice level by modifying jalapeños and red pepper flakes.
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Add diced carrots or zucchini for more veggies.
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For thicker chili, mash some beans or cook uncovered for the last hour.
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