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Slow Cooker Texas Chili Recipe

This Slow Cooker Texas Chili may be a little different than you're used to! We've added beans and tomatoes for a filling and delicious soup. You can't go wrong with chili on a cold day!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Keyword: best chili, Slow Cooker Chili, Slow Cooker Texas Chili, texas chili
Servings: 7
Calories: 579kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 green bell peppers diced
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers (drained)
  • 14 ounces beef broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes (do not drain)
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 Tablespoon cumin
  • 2 Tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • dash red pepper flakes optional

Optional Toppings:

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • 1 (9.25 ounce) bag Frito corn chips

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, brown ground beef and diced onion.
  • Drain the grease from the meat and add meat to slow cooker.
  • Pour remaining ingredients on top and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours.
  • Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, and a bag of Fritos corn chips - or any of your other favorite chili toppings.

Notes

  • Texas Chili is so easy to adjust! Don’t like it spicy? Leave out some of the chili powder or red pepper flakes. Want it more spicy? Add more! Everyone will love your homemade chili.

Nutrition

Calories: 579kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1555mg | Potassium: 1382mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1972IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 7mg