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Slow Cooker Chili

Slow Cooker Chili is a wholesome, easy recipe that's perfect for chilly days. This hearty, filling dish will please the whole family.
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword beans, beef, chili, crock pot, crockpot
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6

Equipment

  • 1 slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 10.5 oz tomato soup
  • 10.5 oz water
  • 1 medium onion diced finely
  • 15 oz chili beans drained, mild or hot
  • 16 oz pinto beans drained
  • 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies like Rotel
  • 1 ½ tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon garlic salt
  • 2-3 tablespoons chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until almost done and no pink remains.
  • Add the onions and cook until soft, about 2-3 minutes **see freezing instructions below.
  • Drain and add to the crockpot.
  • Add all other ingredients to the crockpot.
  • Stir well.
  • Cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Freezing instructions:

  • Label a large freezer bag (gallon size) or a freezer-safe container with the recipe name, date and cooking instructions.
  • After cooking the ground beef and onions, add it to the freezer bag.
  • Add the remaining ingredients.
  • Remove as much air as possible, seal and freeze for up to three months.
  • To cook - transfer from the freezer to the refrigerator the night before cooking.
  • Place in the crockpot with 1 cup of water and cook low to 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours

Notes

The recipe above can easily be doubled. Each single recipe will fit in a gallon size freezer bag.