Hearty Beef Chili

Name: Hearty Beef Chili (Slow Cooker)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles; 1 (15 oz) can chili beans; 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes; 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste; 2 tbsp chili powder; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; Corn chips, for topping; Shredded Colby Jack cheese, for topping; Sliced green onions, for topping

This is a straightforward slow cooker beef chili made with ground beef, canned beans and tomatoes, and warm spices—ready to simmer hands-off for hours until deeply flavored.

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Total

4h 15m

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$29–$48

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
1 (15 oz) can chili beans
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
Corn chips, for toppingoptional
Shredded Colby Jack cheese, for toppingoptional
Sliced green onions, for toppingoptional

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Instructions

1
To a slow cooker, add the cooked and drained ground beef.
2
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, diced green chiles, and chili beans.
3
Add the diced tomatoes and tomato paste.
4
Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
5
Stir all the ingredients together until well combined.
6
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
7
Serve hot in bowls, topped with corn chips, shredded cheese, and sliced green onions.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Brown the ground beef and drain excess fat before adding to the slow cooker to avoid a greasy chili.
Use low heat and cook 4–6 hours rather than high heat for deeper, more developed flavor.
Stir in the green chiles and tomato paste early so they distribute evenly throughout.
Taste and adjust salt, chili powder, and cumin in the final 30 minutes—flavors intensify as liquid reduces.

Substitutions

Ground beef → ground turkey or ground chicken (no texture change, slightly leaner)
Chili beans → kidney beans or black beans (texture may be softer; drain and rinse canned beans first)
Diced green chiles → jalapeños or poblano peppers, diced fresh (use 3–4 tbsp fresh peppers; adds brightness)
Tomato paste → additional (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (sauce will be thinner; add paste if needed)

Storage & make-ahead

Cool completely and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days; freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of water if needed.