Finding the best easy crockpot chili recipe has been a mission for me.

Crockpot chili is a fall and winter favorite in my house. Chili is the ultimate comfort food, and thanks to crockpots, this recipe is so easy to throw together on your way out the door in the morning! 

The tangy, as-spicy-as-you-want bean and beef chili taste will warm your soul.  It is that good.

Crockpot Chili Ingredients

This is by far the best crockpot chili recipe! While chili always makes for a quick dinner idea, crockpot chili takes it to a whole other level of easiness!

To make crockpot chili you will need: 

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 large (about 2 cups) onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (15.5 oz) kidney beans, drained
• 2 cans (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 4-5 tablespoons chili powder, more or less depending on taste
• 2 cans (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 can (15.5 oz) chili beans, mild or hot
• 1 can (15.5 oz) pinto beans, drained
• 2 teaspoons cumin, more or less depending on taste
• 1 tablespoon garlic salt

Steps How to Make Crockpot Chili

Double check that you have all of your supplies and ingredients, before you start! 

• In a large skillet, cook ground beef until almost done.

• Next, add chopped onions and garlic and cook until no pink remains in beef and onions are soft, about 3-5 minutes.

• Drain well, and then add to the crockpot.

• Then, add remaining ingredients, and stir until well combined.

• Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.

• Serve with your favorite toppings.
• Store leftovers in refrigerator.

Crockpot Chili Recipe Notes

This recipe makes enough for a crowd. It can easily be cut in half (leave out pinto beans), or serve and freeze leftovers for another meal.

Make Ahead: Cook the ground beef, onions and garlic and store in refrigerator in covered
container for 1-2 days prior to making chili.

Vegetarian and Vegan Crockpot Chili

Chili is so easily adapted to fit different dietary requirements! In order to make vegetarian chili, simply omit the beef. You can use more beans, like black beans, and/ or add a vegetarian or vegan “beef crumble” substitute.

In order to make vegan chili, omit the meat, and be sure you aren’t adding any dairy products. For toppings, you can use vegan sour cream, and shredded vegan cheese.

Crockpot Chili

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Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 large (about 2 cups) onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cans (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 cans (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 2 can (15.5 oz) chili beans, mild or hot
• 1 can (15.5 oz) kidney beans, drained
• 1 can (15.5 oz) pinto beans, drained
• 4-5 tablespoons chili powder, more or less depending on taste
• 2 teaspoons cumin, more or less depending on taste
• 1 tablespoon garlic salt
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, cook ground beef until almost done.
2. Add chopped onions and garlic and cook until no pink remains in beef and onions are soft, about 3-5 minutes.
3. Drain well and add to Crockpot.
4. Add remaining ingredients and stir until well combined.
5. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
6. Serve with your favorite toppings.
7. Store leftovers in refrigerator.

Notes

This recipe makes enough for a crowd. It can easily be cut in half (leave out pinto beans), or serve and freeze leftovers for another meal.

Make Ahead: Cook the ground beef, onions, and garlic, and store in the refrigerator in a covered container for 1-2 days prior to making chili.

More Chili and Cornbread Recipes 

Chili is a fall and winter favorite for a reason! Check out all of these amazing recipes: 

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• The Nerd’s Wife‘s black-eyed pea chili is a delicious vegetarian chili option! 
• One pot chili pasta is a new twist on an old favorite! 

What is your favorite chili topping? Comment below!