Hearty Beef Chili
This easy, crowd-pleasing chili is a lifesaver on busy days! Made with pantry staples, hearty ground beef, a slight kick of spiciness, and all the flavor you crave. It’s simple, satisfying, and absolutely delicious! Whether you’re feeding a hungry family, meal prepping for the week, or hosting a game day gathering, this slow-simmered homestyle chili is guaranteed to be a hit.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker/Crockpot 5-6 qt-sized. Half the recipe if using a smaller crockpot.
- Cutting Board
- Chef's Knife
- Can Opener
- Measuring Cups + Spoons
- Spatula
- Laddle for serving the chili
Ingredients
- 2 15.5 oz. cans of dark red kidney beans don't drain
- 2 15.5 oz. can of light red kidney beans don't drain
- 1 15 oz. can of black beans don't drain
- 1 15.25 oz. can of sweet corn drained
- 1 7-oz. can of diced green chilis
- 1 Canned Rotel (Medium) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon Roasted Beef Flavored Better Than Bouillon
- ½ medium yellow onion diced
- 2 tablespoon minced garlic
- 4 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
Instructions
- Step 1: Add the black beans, dark red kidney beans, light red kidney beans, sweet corn (drained), diced green chilis, and Rotel into a large crockpot/slow cooker. Do not drain out the water that is in the can.
- Step 2: Mince the garlic and dice the onions.
- Step 3: In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until fragrant and softened. Set aside.
- Step 4: In the same pan, brown the ground beef and add the taco seasoning, Roasted Beef Flavored Better Than Bouillon, cumin and paprika until fully combined.
- Step 5: Dump all of the cooked ingredients (onions, garlic and ground beef) into the crockpot with the rest of the ingredients. Stir well so that the ingredients are combined.
- Step 6: Set the slow cooker on the High setting for 4 hours. Serve and top with your favorite toppings and enjoy when finished!
