Slow Cooker Chili
Slow cooker chilli with tender meat is rich and robust with intense flavours. An easy chili recipe that turns out perfect every single time!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 6 hr
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (seeded and chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (chopped or minced)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 pound beef sausage (Angus beef or Italian sausage)
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes (canned)
- 24 ounces bottle tomato sauce (Passata for Aussies)
- 4 ounces green chilies (or jalapeños)
- 2 cubes beef bouillon (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder (adjust to your tastes)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder ((adjust to your tastes))
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2-1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 15 ounces red kidney beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 15 ounces black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 handful cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon green onions (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions and green peppers and sauté for about 3 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Transfer the mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker.
- 2
In the same pot, cook the ground beef and sausage until fully browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain most of the fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pot for added flavor. Transfer the meat to the slow cooker with the with the sautéed aromatics.
- 3
Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce. green chillies, beef bouillon, and all the seasonings: chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, paprika, cocoa powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, sugar, and black pepper. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours.
- 4
Once the chili is tender and flavourful, stir in the kidney and black beans. Let them warm through for 2 to 3 minutes. Ladle into bowls and serve hot with toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, cornbread, or tortilla chips.