If you know anything at Fit Foodie Finds, it’s that we know how to chiliWe’re Midwestern girls and it’s very important to know how to make legit chili.
This is the best slow cooker chili recipe we’ve come across. We used perfect ground beef, beans Homemade Chili MasalaAnd a secret ingredient – maple syrup.
“Absolutely delicious! 5 stars from my husband and he is very picky about chili!” – Jenika
It’s chili season, friends! And you know we are big fan of chili Here at Fit Foodie Finds. Although we love to mix things up with flavor and ingredients, this is a tried-and-true recipe Classic Slow Cooker Chili. It is simple, delicious and very easy to make.
A quick rundown on how to make chili in the slow cooker
- Cook ground beef in a pan.
- Put it in the slow cooker.
- Add the rest of the ingredients, set and forget!
- Cook on low flame for 3-4 hours.
This Crockpot Chili Is Similar to Our Beef chili recipeWith a few changes and of course, made in the slow cooker. There is minimal preparation involved which makes this recipe perfect for busy days.
The #1 ingredient you don’t want to skip!
Every chili recipe requires some form of sweetness to bring out the flavor of the spicy chili spice. we like to use pure maple syrup – It’s hot, raw and absolutely delightful. You won’t be able to make any other chili recipe without it!
Make this slow cooker chili recipe your own! Use any of the following handy ingredients in your kitchen:
- Ground beef: Use equal amounts of ground chicken or ground turkey in place of the beef. We’ve also adapted this chili recipe from a plant-based ground to make it vegan.
- beans: Feel free to substitute the beans for a different type of beans, such as black beans, garbanzo beans, or cannellini beans. You can also leave them out completely, but that’s boring 😉
- stock: We like to use beef broth when cooking with ground beef, but use any broth you like.
- Maple: Replace the pure maple syrup with a little brown sugar or honey.
- Spices: Use our 3-4 tbsp Homemade Chili Masala In place of All of spices or use 1 store-bought chili spice packet (our favorite is Siete!).
Do I need to cook beef first?
We recommend cooking the beef quickly before putting it in the slow cooker. It’s important to be safe about cooking your beef completely to a temperature of 160ºF. USDA.
Quick Stovetop Directions
Use a large stockpot to cook the ground beef. Then add the rest of the ingredients and boil. Lower the flame and let it boil for 10 minutes.
Store the slow cooker chili in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Chili freezes wonderfully in the slow cooker! We have a complete guide about it How to Freeze Soup And it works exactly the same way for chili. In short, let the chili cool completely, pour it into a freezer-safe container, seal, and freeze for up to 3 months.
Got leftovers? Here are some ways you can reuse this slow cooker chili:
What to serve over chili
Never skip toppings! We love to heat up a bowl of chili with any of the following:
- tortilla chips
- sliced avocado or guacamole
- fresh coriander
- sour cream or Greek yogurt
- chopped capsicum
- chopped red onion
- lemon wedges
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Heat a large skillet over medium/high heat and add beef to pan.
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Break the meat into small pieces and cook for 3-4 minutes.
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Add the yellow onion and garlic to the pan and cook all the ingredients together until the ground beef is almost completely cooked but still has a hint of pink.
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Drain half of the ground beef grease (reserving some of the beef for the chili) and add the beef mixture to the slow cooker.
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Add the remaining chili ingredients to the slow cooker and mix until combined.
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Cover and cook on low flame for 3-4 hours.
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Serve with Greek yogurt, cheddar cheese and avocado.
- storage: Store the slow cooker chili in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Chili thickens as it cools, so leftover chili will probably be thicker than when you first made it. Add broth or water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to thin the chili to your desired consistency.
- Freezer Instructions: Let the chili cool completely, pour it into a freezer-safe container, seal, and freeze for up to 3 months.
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Calories: 394 kilo calorie, Carbohydrates: 36 Yes, Protein: 34 Yes, thick: 14 Yes, Fiber: 8 Yes, Sugar: 12 Yes
Nutrition information is calculated automatically, so it should be used as an estimate only.
Photography: The photos in this post are by Erin from The Wooden Skillet.
