Rich, hearty beef broth combines with ground beef, savory tomatoes, seasonings and creamy pinto beans for a delicious, easy crockpot chili your whole family will love.
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I don’t believe there is such a thing as “chili season”. A good, hearty, chili can be served year round in my opinion. Add a slice or two of homemade cornbread and we are good.
This easy chili recipe comes has loads of flavor, with hearty ground beef, diced tomatoes, spicy jalapenos, and sweet yellow onions. And best of all, it’s hands off when you add a crock pot.
You will love this slow cooker chili so much, you may want to make a double batch for dipping tortilla chips, topping burgers and hot dogs, or even over a baked potato.
Ingredients you need:
- Avocado oil
- Garlic
- Onion
- Salt
- Pepper
- Ground beef
- Beef broth
- Canned tomatoes, with liquid
- Pinto beans
- Jalapeno
- Chili powder
- sour cream
- shredded cheddar cheese
- chives
Making your crockpot chili:
- Heat oil in large pot over medium high heat.
- Saute onion and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook ground beef with onions and garlic until no longer pink.
- Combine meat mixture, canned tomatoes, beef broth, pinto beans, jalapenos, and chili powder in a crock pot.
- Cook and serve topped with cheese, sour cream, and chives as desired.
Why do you use pinto beans?
Most chili is traditionally made with red kidney beans. However, for my family’s taste preference, we use pinto beans. They lend themselves to being more creamy in our opinion.
Feel free to substitute with kidney beans if you would like. You can find how to get any dried bean ready for this recipe by using the quick soak method here.
Do I have to use the crockpot?
Not at all! If you are shorter on time, you can make this on the stove top as well. Simply combine all the ingredients as you would in the slow cooker in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then turn down heat, and simmer on the stove for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
How do I store this crockpot chili?
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. However, you CAN also freeze this in a freezer safe container or ziplock bag for up to 3 months.
If you are freezing, you can reaheat it from frozen in the crockpot, or on the stove top.
What to serve with your crock pot chili:
- Southern Cornbread
- White Corn Cornbread
- Tortilla chips for dipping
Easy Crockpot Chili With Ground Beef
Rich, hearty beef broth combines with ground beef, savory tomatoes, seasonings and creamy pinto beans for a delicious, easy crockpot chili your whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 15 ounce can tomatoes, with liquid
- 4 cups precooked pinto beans
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
- 3 Tablespoon chili powder
- sour cream
- shredded cheddar cheese
- chives
Instructions
- Heat a large pot on medium high heat on the stove. Add the oil and heat until oil has a sheen.
- Saute the onions and garlic for 3 minutes, until they begin to sweat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add ground beef, and cook until no longer pink.
- Combine meat mixture, canned tomatoes, jalapenos, beef broth, and pinto beans. Stir in chili powder.
- Cook on low for 5-6 hours, or high for 3-4 hours.
- Serve topped with cheese, sour cream, and chives as desired.
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