Crockpot Chili Recipe

Name: Crockpot Chili Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 pound Hot Italian sausage; 1 onion (chopped); 1 large green bell pepper (chopped); 1 large red bell pepper (chopped); 6 garlic cloves (minced); 1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes ((no salt/seasonings added)); 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce; 2 14.5 oz. cans fire roasted diced tomatoes, (with juices); 3 15 oz. cans dark kidney beans (rinsed and drained); 1 4 oz. can mild diced green chiles; 1 cup reduced sodium beef broth; 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 1 TBS EACH ground cumin, beef bouillon; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 tsp EACH smoked paprika, ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; salt to taste ((I use 1/2 teaspoon - but start with less)); 1 bay leaf; cheese; green onions; cilantro; Avocados/guacamole; crackers; chips; Sour cream/Greek yogurt; amazing with my Sweet Cornbread!

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:6h

This Crockpot Chili recipe is mega hearty, packed with flavor and can’t-stop-eating delicious. It’s made with a combination of lean ground beef, hot Italian sausage, kidney beans, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic and robust seasonings that slow cook all day as it fills your home with the tantalizing aroma of the BEST Crockpot Chili! Or more accurately, best chili - period. Top your easy Crockpot Chili with all your favorite toppings – cheese, sour cream, corn chips, green onions and just try and stop at one bowl. This Crockpot Chili recipe makes fantastic leftovers (it’s even better the next day) so it’s fabulous for make ahead meals and crowds and it also freezes beautifully for an instant dinner any night of the week.

Updated at: Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:25:50 GMT