TJ Taco Sauce Slow-Cooker Smoky Bean & Vegetable Chili

4 steps

Updated at: Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:30:09 GMT

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 jarsTaco Sauce

Mild or Spicy, depending on preference, such as black beans, pinto beans, and kidney beans drained, diced

2 clovesgarlic

minced, the carries a lot of flavor, but extra spices amp up the depth

1 cupcorn kernels

½ cupvegetable broth

1 tspcumin

1 tspchili powder

Toppings

Instructions

Step 1

1. **Combine the Base:*** Add the rinsed and drained beans, diced onion, bell pepper, minced garlic, and corn directly into the slow cooker.

Step 2

2. **Pour the Sauce:*** Pour the jar(s) of Trader Joe's taco sauce and the 1/2 cup of vegetable broth over the bean and vegetable mixture. Stir well to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 3

3. **Cook:*** Cover and cook on **LOW for 4 to 6 hours** (or **HIGH for 2 to 3 hours**) until the vegetables are tender and the beans have absorbed the rich taco sauce flavor.

Step 4

4. **Finish & Serve:*** Give the chili a good stir—some of the beans will naturally break down, creating a thick, hearty stew consistency. Ladle into bowls and top with your favorite taco fixings like avocado, cheese, and fresh cilantro.