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Slow Cooker Spicy Chili


  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Description

A hearty and spicy slow cooker chili packed with ground beef, beans, and bold spices, perfect for a comforting meal with a kick.


Ingredients

Scale

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil


Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
Drain excess fat from the skillet.
Transfer the cooked beef, onion, and garlic mixture to the slow cooker.
Add diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, tomato sauce, and beef broth to the slow cooker.
Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
Stir chili before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours