Hearty Beef Chili
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.
⚡Slow Cooker
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.
Check what you already have. We'll leave it off your shopping list.
CookOS may earn a commission from Instacart orders.
Prices vary by store
*Service fees apply. Instacart® and the Instacart logo are registered trademarks of Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart.
To a slow cooker, add the cooked and drained ground beef.
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, diced green chiles, and chili beans.
Add the diced tomatoes and tomato paste.
Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Stir all the ingredients together until well combined.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
Serve hot in bowls, topped with corn chips, shredded cheese, and sliced green onions.
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.
slow cooker
Typically 4–6 hours on low or 2–3 hours on high, until flavors meld and the sauce thickens slightly.
Yes. Brown the beef, sauté the onion and garlic, then add all remaining ingredients and simmer covered for 30–45 minutes on medium-low heat.
Ground turkey, ground chicken, or diced beef chuck work well; adjust cooking time if using chuck.
Yes. Cool completely and freeze in airtight containers for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat on the stovetop or microwave.
Increase or decrease chili powder and cumin to taste, or add jalapeños, cayenne, or hot sauce for more heat.
