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Lazy Slow Cooker Classic Chili

Crockpots and chili recipes are a match made in heaven. This hearty crockpot chili is the perfect set it and forget it dish. Add all the ingredients and let them simmer away all day to produce a thick, flavorful dish that will be requested over and over.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 15 minutes
Course: Brunch, dairy free option, dinner, game-day, gluten free, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy chili, ground beef chili
Servings: 8
Calories: 202kcal
Author: The Lazy slow cooker

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Browned ground beef I prefer to use the leanest I can get
  • 2 15oz cans beans I use one red kidney bean and 1 pinto bean
  • 2 14.5 oz cans diced tomato and liquid
  • 1 15oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup chopped onion frozen is great!
  • ⅔ cup chili seasoning (homemade or store made both work) see notes below for delicious, homemade chili seasoning
  • ½ cup dry red wine

Instructions

  • Add browned ground beef and all other ingredients into slow cooker
  • Stir
  • Cook on low 8-10 hours (preferred) or 4-5 on high
  • Yep, thats it!

Notes

Homemade Chili Seasoning
  • 4 tbsp    chili powder
  • 1.5 tbsp  cumin
  • 1.5 tsp    Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp       garlic powder
  • 1 tsp       onion powder
  • 1 tsp       salt
  • 1 tsp       black pepper
  • 1 tsp       cilantro
add all ingredients into a jar and shake or stir to mix  

Nutrition

Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 628mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4434IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 5mg