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A bowl of Midwest Crockpot Chili with sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese as garnish

Midwest Crockpot Chili

This hearty Midwest Crockpot Chili is an easy crockpot recipe made with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and warm spices that simmer together for the perfect cozy, family-friendly meal. Packed with rich flavor and simple ingredients, this slow cooker chili is the ideal weeknight dinner or meal prep recipe for cold weather comfort food lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 260 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef browned
  • ½ onion diced and sautéed
  • 1 can black beans drained
  • 1 can chili beans do not drain
  • 24 oz can of diced tomatoes or two14oz cans
  • 1 can of tomato sauce
  • 1 can of tomato paste
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 T cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Prepare the Meat

  • Start by browning the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. While the hamburger is browning, sauté the diced onion in a separate skillet or the same one once the hamburger is cooked. Cook the onion until it becomes translucent and soft.

Combine Ingredients in the Crockpot

  • In your crockpot, add the cooked hamburger and sautéed onion.
  • Then, pour in the can of black beans and chili beans (undrained), diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste.

Add Spices

  • Next, add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, dried mustard, and a bit more salt and pepper. Stir everything together to combine well.

Cook in the Crockpot

  • Set your crockpot to low and let the chili cook for 6-8 hours. If you’re short on time, you can cook it on high for 3-4 hours.
  • The longer it cooks, the more the flavors meld together, giving it that deep, rich chili taste.

Serve and Enjoy!

  • Serve it up with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or diced green onions.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 820mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6g
Keyword chili, chili beans, crockpot chili, crockpot recipes
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