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Easy Crockpot Chili Recipe {BEST Chili Ever!!}

February 4, 2016 By Heidi 50 Comments

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Get ready for a little bowl of Chili heaven when you make this flavor packed Easy Crockpot Chili Recipe with Beans!

Easy Crockpot Chili Recipe from TheFrugalGirls.com

Move over meatless Monday… it’s time for a cozy bowl of the best chili ever!  If you’re looking for the next winner of your chili cook-off, this Easy Crockpot Chili Recipe is IT!!

Whether you’re looking to kick up the flavor at supper tonight, or are just wondering how to win a chili cook off, you’ve just found the only chili recipe you’ll ever need!  This easy Crockpot Chili Recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights… just let your Slow Cooker do the simmering, and you’ll end up with a delicious hearty dinner!   Trust me… it just might be your next cook off blue ribbon chili winner!

With just the right amount of flavor, this crock pot chili recipe is sure to be the surprise star of your next Game Day party, Potluck, or weeknight family dinner!  So what are you waiting for… it’s time to make some tasty slow cooker chili!

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What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Recipe:

Kassandra writes: “This Recipe is AMAZING! New favorite for my husband & I! ❤️”

Kim writes: “DELICIOUS, DELICIOUS, DELICIOUS!!! Easy to make. The only ingredient I didn’t use was the mustard seasoning. I used HOT green chilies to kick up the spice. Added cornbread. Definitely will be making this alot. My husband loved it and said it was a perfect meal after a long day of work!”

Beth writes: “My husband and I LOVE this chili. we can’t get enough of it!! such a great recipe!!”

Kristen writes: “This chili is divine and so easy!”

Jessica writes: “The best chili! So good my husband raves over it ever time.”

Kimberly writes: “Followed the exact instructions and it was amazing!”

Mora writes: “My husband and I loved it! We enjoy spice, and this recipe had the perfect amount. Definitely will be making this again.”

Natalie writes: “I made it with turkey instead of beef, in a pot on the stove on low heat instead of the crockpot.  It was yummy”

Elise writes: “Amazing! Easy and hubby loved it!”

Jessica writes: “This chili was amazing. Didn’t bring any leftovers home from our church family day.”

Chantelle writes: “Love this chili recipe. I make it on the stove and it’s so simple and delicious. Also easy to alter to your tastes. It’s a very forgiving recipe.”

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Easy Crockpot Chili Recipe

Get ready for a little bowl of Chili heaven when you make this flavor packed Easy Crockpot Chili Recipe with Beans!
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time2 hrs
Total Time2 hrs 20 mins
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beans, beef, crock pot, Slow Cooker
Servings: 12
Author: The Frugal Girls

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds Ground Beef
  • 3/4 cup chopped Yellow Onion
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 30 oz. Dark Red Kidney Beans rinsed and drained {2 cans, 15 oz. each}
  • 30 oz. Tomato Sauce {2 cans 15 oz. each}
  • 4 oz. Green Chilies can
  • 20 oz. Ro-tel {2 cans 10 oz. each}
  • 1/2 Tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 Tsp Ground Mustard Powder
  • 3 large Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Dried Basil Leaves
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Instructions

  • Add 1 tbsp. Olive Oil, Beef, and Chopped Onions to frying pan.
  • Brown Beef and soften onions in frying pan.
  • Drain juices from meat and set beef/onion mixture aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix your Chili Powder, Cumin, Mustard Powder, Basil, Cayenne Pepper, Black Pepper and Salt.
  • Add all ingredients {except cheese and green onions} to 6 - 7 quart Crockpot and stir well.
  • Cook on HIGH for 2 hours, or LOW for 4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
  • Garnish with grated Cheddar Cheese and chopped Green Onions. ENJOY!

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Comments

  1. Amy Pletcher says

    January 9, 2023 at 4:00 pm

    I am wondering if I could divide this chili recipe in half so I could make it in a smaller crockpot? I have one in my camper that is like 3 or 4 qt size. Perfect for my hubby and I with some leftovers or a larger portion. I have a larger crockpot in my home but I didn’t think I would have enough room for a lot of left overs or food due to space.

    Reply
  2. Nadine says

    November 12, 2022 at 4:02 pm

    this chili was the best ever, just enough spice and my boyfriend loved it! had two helpings at dinner

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      November 20, 2022 at 12:55 am

      I’m so glad to hear your boyfriend loved the slow cooker chili, Nadine! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Jennifer says

    November 7, 2022 at 6:50 am

    I WON a chili cook off with your recipe this weekend! BEST one out of 12! It’s amazing!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      November 7, 2022 at 2:13 pm

      Oh WOW… that’s amazing, Jennifer!! Congratulations on winning the chili cook off this weekend! I’m so glad to hear it won 1st place out of 12! Woohoo! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Debbie says

    November 1, 2022 at 6:23 pm

    I tried your chilly last weekend and it was delicious. I have been looking for something that comes close to my mom’s recipe and this was it!! She has been gone almost 18 years and my first bite of this chili, well she came to mind right away. I used it to make over the top chili. Put it in the crock pot for a couple hours then on the smoker with my meat made like a meat loaf over the top on a baking rack and let the juices run into the chili and smoked it for about 2 hours then chopped the meat up into the chili and it was absolutely delicious.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      November 1, 2022 at 7:05 pm

      I’m so glad you loved it, Debbie… and that it reminded you of your mom’s chili! I’m liking the sounds of smoked over-the-top chili – what a creative idea! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Colleen says

    October 2, 2022 at 12:21 pm

    Followed this recipe to a T and it is amazing . Best chili recipe yet- we love a spicy chili and the green chiles in this recipe gives just enough kick. Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      October 3, 2022 at 1:39 pm

      You’re very welcome, Colleen… I’m so glad to hear you loved the chili! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Alaina says

    March 5, 2022 at 9:40 am

    Good morning!
    Have you ever made this without the ground beef?

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      March 5, 2022 at 12:13 pm

      I honestly have not made it this way. You could try adding some extra beans to compensate for the lack of beef, so the chili would not have too much liquid.

      If you do give it a try, please let me know how it goes.

      ~ Heidi

      Reply
  7. Georgia says

    January 17, 2022 at 8:56 pm

    OMG…this chili was SO GOOD!!!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      January 17, 2022 at 9:58 pm

      Aww… thanks, Georgia! I’m so happy to hear you loved the chili!

      Reply
  8. Sandra Douglas says

    December 20, 2021 at 12:27 pm

    I love this Chili recipe so much. It is very easy and the only one I will ever use. When I make this, I also cook a pot of rice and a pan of Cornbread. So so so good

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      January 17, 2022 at 1:46 pm

      How delicious, Sandra… rice and cornbread sound like the perfect sides!

      Reply
  9. Erin says

    January 2, 2021 at 9:39 pm

    I want to double this but I don’t have 2 crock pots. What would recommend for cooking on the stove top?

    Reply
    • R. Alexander says

      January 27, 2021 at 3:19 pm

      I just made this recipe and cooked on stovetop instead of crockpot. Brought it just to a boiling stage and then cooked on low for 2 hours. Delicious!

      Reply
  10. Cindy says

    March 5, 2020 at 11:40 am

    I have been searching for the perfect chili recipe for years…this is it !! My search is over and this will be my go-to recipe from now on . I used 1 pound of ground beef and 1 pound of ground pork as that was all I had in the freezer . I also added 1/2 pound sliced brown mushrooms . DELICIOUS !! Thanks for sharing !

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      March 5, 2020 at 11:58 am

      Aww… you’re so sweet, Cindy ~ I’m so glad to hear you love it! That’s a great tip on the ground beef and ground pork combo, too… what a delicious twist!

      Reply
  11. Shauntee says

    February 26, 2020 at 1:12 pm

    What step do I put the garlic in?

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      February 26, 2020 at 3:42 pm

      Hi Shauntee… you’ll add the garlic in step #5. Hope that helps! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Danielle says

    February 19, 2020 at 7:45 pm

    My first time ever making chili and it was an instant favorite! The recipe is easy to follow and it’s SO DELICIOUS!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      February 19, 2020 at 9:12 pm

      Aww… so glad to hear you loved it, Danielle! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Kayla says

    January 14, 2020 at 1:35 pm

    What is the serving size?

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      February 1, 2020 at 8:37 pm

      Hi Kayla ~ yes… it’s definitely on the thicker side. 🙂

      Reply
    • Erika says

      October 12, 2020 at 11:58 am

      Is it possible to double to serve more people?

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        October 12, 2020 at 4:09 pm

        Hi Erika ~ this makes a pretty big batch, so a doubled portion wouldn’t really fit well in a crockpot. If you have two crockpots, you could make a batch in each one at the same time, or another idea would be to make one batch in your crockpot and one batch in your instant pot with the following recipe… hope that helps! 🙂

        https://thefrugalgirls.com/2019/01/best-instant-pot-chili-recipe.html

        Reply
  14. Rebecca Dillon says

    January 11, 2020 at 10:46 am

    The perfect EASY recipe for winter! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      January 20, 2020 at 12:18 pm

      Thanks so much, Rebecca!

      Reply
  15. Jaime says

    January 5, 2020 at 12:55 pm

    Do you drain the rotel?

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      January 5, 2020 at 7:01 pm

      Hi Jaime ~ no… you will not drain the rotel. Hope that helps! 🙂

      Reply
  16. Kimberly Renken says

    December 17, 2019 at 8:34 pm

    Made this for first time tonight. All of us LOVED IT!! Just the perfect amount of spice – not too spicy at all.
    Thank you! Kim

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      January 5, 2020 at 7:02 pm

      Thanks so much, Kim… I’m so glad to hear everyone loved it! 🙂

      Reply
  17. Heather says

    November 3, 2019 at 2:14 pm

    What is the serving size ex. 1 cup,…

    Reply
  18. Ruth says

    October 17, 2019 at 11:47 am

    Did you drain the beans?

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      October 17, 2019 at 4:37 pm

      Hi Ruth ~ yes, you’ll want to rinse and drain the beans. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  19. Ellie says

    February 8, 2019 at 7:19 am

    Can I cook this low 8 hours or will that mess it up?

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      February 8, 2019 at 10:23 am

      Hi Ellie ~ if cooking on low, it will just need 4 hours to cook. Hope that helps!

      Reply
    • Kayla Bowen says

      February 1, 2020 at 10:38 am

      Is it thick? My husband likes a thick chili

      Reply
  20. Karen Trent says

    January 17, 2019 at 11:21 am

    I have a family of 6. Best recipe and have made it alot. We top ours off with a dash of sour cream, shredded sharp cheddar, and green onions. So good and easy to make. I do add a can of black beans and diced tomatoes. I like it chunky.

    Reply
    • Jaime says

      January 5, 2020 at 1:30 pm

      Do you drain the tomatoes?

      Reply
  21. Aaron says

    November 5, 2017 at 7:57 am

    I loved the Chili Recipe. It was fantastic. I can’t wait to try more of your dishes.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      November 5, 2017 at 1:00 pm

      Thanks, Aaron… so glad to hear you enjoyed the Chili!

      Reply
  22. Irma Levere says

    February 4, 2016 at 11:57 am

    I am going to use this awesome chili recipe on the weekend and the cornbread recipe as well.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      February 4, 2016 at 1:04 pm

      The chili pairs so nicely with the cornbread Irma… both are simple and SO delicious! ENJOY!! 🙂

      Reply
  23. Shery says

    February 4, 2016 at 10:08 am

    I’m going to try the crockpot chili recipe for my next church “small group” gathering. Because I’m not supposed to serve an entire meal, I think I’ll take Fritos, sour cream, and the extra cheese for letting my friends add to their soup; hopefully, that will make it more snack-like. =) I think they’ll love it! Now to find a great cookie or bar recipe from The Frugal Girls (there are many) to take for all of us sweet-lovers. Thanks for the great ideas. Love your site!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      February 4, 2016 at 10:23 am

      Aww ~ thanks so much for the sweet comment, Sherry! This is perfect for a small group gathering, and the Fritos, Sour Cream, and Cheese are fabulous additions to the chili, too. YUM! Have fun!

      Reply
      • Kathy Ollom says

        December 18, 2019 at 5:35 am

        I want to get the chili recipe to make for family and friends.

        Reply
      • Vanessa says

        January 16, 2022 at 2:50 pm

        I doubled the recipe and added an extra can of tomato sauce. Turned out delicious! I will definitely use this recipe every time I make chili.

        Reply
        • Heidi says

          January 17, 2022 at 1:48 pm

          I’m so glad you loved it, Vanessa! 🙂

          Reply

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