This flavor packed Crock Pot Chili Recipe is going to slap your taste buds with outrageous flavor to the very last thrilling bite! So don’t be surprised if this becomes the award winning chili at your next cookoff! Plus, it’s crazy easy to prepare. Just a few minutes of prep, then your slow cooker does the rest!
Crock Pot Chili Recipe
You’ve truly found the BEST Chili recipe to make in your slow cooker!
With complex flavors made easy… this Crock Pot Chili Recipe with beans and ground beef is your ticket to household megastardom!
Each gleeful bite will delight your taste buds with a symphony of flavors.
Cindy writes: "Made this for our chili cook off and I won!"
This award winning chili is also sure to get you RAVE reviews!
No kidding, it just might be your next cook off blue ribbon chili winner!
So 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 recipe you’ll ever need!
It’s also sure to be the surprise star of your next BBQ, game day party, potluck, or weeknight family dinner.
Plus, this 2 hour crock pot chili recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, and it’s the tastiest way to warm up on a chilly day.
Just let your slow cooker do the simmering, and you’ll end up with a steaming bowl of hearty, robust chili!
That’s right. Tonight your slow cooker gets kitchen duty!
Oh… and did I mention that this recipe is also crazy versatile?
If you want to crank up the heat to a tongue tingling experience, simply increase the cayenne. From mild to a blazing inferno, the choice is yours!
The only problem?
This tasty 7 can slow cooker chili recipe is so popular, you’ll likely have diddly squat for leftovers!
Just like with my flavor-packed Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe, my heartwarming Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup, and of course… my viral Easy Crockpot Taco Soup!
Oh well… I guess you can’t win them all.
So what are you waiting for? It’s time to get your chili simmering to groovy perfection…
Crock Pot Chili Ingredients
You’ll just need the following simple ingredients to make the BEST Crockpot Chili Recipe winner with ground beef!
First, check your pantry and fridge, then add the following to your next grocery list so you can score some Walmart grocery deals…
- Ground Beef
- Yellow Onion
- Olive Oil
- Dark Red Kidney Beans
- Tomato Sauce
- Green Chilies
- Ro-Tel
- Cumin
- Ground Mustard Powder
- Garlic Cloves
- Black Pepper
- Cayenne Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Dried Basil Leaves (How to Dry Basil Leaves)
- Salt
Just like many of my best soup recipes, you’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot to prepare this Frugal Girls chili.
Also, one of my favorite easy meal prep ideas is to prepare the homemade chili seasoning ahead of time to make preparing this recipe even easier!
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It’s actually SO easy to make this award winning 2 hour Crock Pot chili recipe!
Just follow these steps to prepare the winner of your next cook-off…
1. Start by browning your Beef & Chopped Onions in Olive Oil.
2. Once done, drain the juices from meat, and set the beef/onion mixture aside.
3. Mix together your seasonings in a small bowl.
4. Then add all ingredients to Crockpot and stir well.
5. Cook per the instructions in the instructions below, stirring regularly.
6. Garnish with Cheese & Chopped Green Onions (or toppings of choice).
Then… serve it up, Enjoy & DEVOUR!
Trust me, easy dinner crockpot recipes like this are the perfect cheap meals for large groups!
Scroll down for the printable card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
What Are Some Good Toppings for Chili?
When it comes chili to toppings, here are some of the tastiest options:
- Avocados (diced or sliced)
- Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
- Cilantro (chopped)
- Green Onions (chopped)
- Jalapenos (chopped)
- Tortilla Strips
What to Serve with Crock Pot Chili
So are you wondering what delicious sides to serve alongside your easy slow cooker chili?
Here are some easy dinner sides that go perfectly with a bowl of this classic chili recipe…
- Crusty Bread
- Baked Potatoes
- Classic Cornbread Recipe
- Biscuits
- Cornbread Muffins
- Dinner Rolls
- Garlic Butter for Bread
- Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
- Hot Dogs (think Chili Dogs!)
- Potato Wedges
- Rice
- Salad
- Skillet Cornbread
- Tortilla Chips
Beef Chili Variations
Want to change things up a bit? Go for it!
In addition to making this chili con carne Crock Pot delight, I know you’ll also love making this popular Instant Pot Chili Recipe, too!
Crock Pot Chili Reviews
Here’s What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Crock Pot Chili Recipe…
Jennifer writes: “I WON a chili cook off with your recipe this weekend! BEST one out of 12! It’s amazing!”
Caitlin writes: “Love this recipe! Turned out perfect”
Rosario writes: “This was the best! I won our friends’ chili cookoff!! Thank you!!!”
Kassandra writes: “This chili is AMAZING! New favorite for my husband & I! ❤️”
Cindy writes: “Made this for our chili cook off and I won!”
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!”
Manda writes: “I made this for a party and everyone said I was an amazing cook. My boyfriend texted me a week later saying he was craving this chili for days.”
Jessica writes: “The best chili recipe! So good my husband raves over it every time.”
Darcy writes: “Phenomenal! I made 2 batches for my husband’s birthday. I loved the spice level making it exactly as the recipe instructs. Delicious! Thank you for this recipe”
Mattison writes: “The best chili my husband and I have had! Cheap, easy, delicious!”
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 was amazing. Didn’t bring any leftovers home from our church family day.”
Megan writes: “Great recipe. Liked by the entire family!”
Jenna writes: “I made this for a bunch of senior citizens, and got many compliments on how “excellent” it was. It was very easy to make, very flavorful and was ready quickly.”
Cherie writes: “Best easy crockpot chili I’ve found! Easy meal for football Saturday”
Tamra writes: “Our favorite chili recipe everrrr! Love making it in the crock pot! Will be cooking on the stove today since in a rush! So glad we found this recipe – I don’t use anything else!”
Chantelle writes: “Love this chili. 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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Crock Pot Chili Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds Ground Beef
- 3/4 cup chopped Yellow Onion
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 30 ounces Dark Red Kidney Beans, rinsed and drained
- 30 ounces Tomato Sauce
- 4 ounces Green Chilies
- 20 ounces Ro-tel , (2 cans, 10 oz. each)
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Mustard Powder
- 3 large Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Basil Leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- 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!
Notes
- Avocados (diced or sliced)
- Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
- Cilantro (chopped)
- Green Onions (chopped)
- Jalapenos (chopped)
- Tortilla Strips
Like this recipe? Rate & comment below!
What is the serving size?
Hi Kayla ~ yes… it’s definitely on the thicker side. 🙂
Is it possible to double to serve more people?
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
I just made a double batch in a 6 quart crockpot and it was perfect – added a bit more spice when cooking the beef and it received rave reviews.
That’s great to hear, Lora… and I’m so glad everyone loved it!
The perfect EASY recipe for winter! Thanks!
Thanks so much, Rebecca!
Do you drain the rotel?
Hi Jaime ~ no… you will not drain the rotel. Hope that helps! 🙂
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
Thanks so much, Kim… I’m so glad to hear everyone loved it! 🙂
Did you drain the beans?
Hi Ruth ~ yes, you’ll want to rinse and drain the beans. Hope that helps!
Can I cook this low 8 hours or will that mess it up?
Hi Ellie ~ if cooking on low, it will just need 4 hours to cook. Hope that helps!
Is it thick? My husband likes a thick chili
My husband likes his chili thick, too… so yes, this is a thick chili. 🙂
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.
Do you drain the tomatoes?
I’m so glad you love it… and those sound like delicious additions!
I loved the Chili Recipe. It was fantastic. I can’t wait to try more of your dishes.
Thanks, Aaron… so glad to hear you enjoyed the Chili!
I am going to use this awesome chili recipe on the weekend and the cornbread recipe as well.
The chili pairs so nicely with the cornbread Irma… both are simple and SO delicious! ENJOY!! 🙂
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!
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!
I want to get the chili recipe to make for family and friends.
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.
I’m so glad you loved it, Vanessa! 🙂