Simple Crockpot Chili Recipes With Ground Beef

An easy slow cooker chili recipe with Ground Beef, beans, tomato sauce, and the best homemade chili seasoning. It putters away in the slow cooker for the juiciest beef and rich flavor.

Thank you to Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. on behalf of the Beef Checkoff for sponsoring this Slow Cooker Chili recipe. I received compensation, but all opinions are my own.

Slow Cooking chili is a classic way to cook chili. It’s the easiest chili because you can set it and forget it and this is how the award-winning chilis are achieved. The low and slow cooking process melds the flavors of the chili seasoning into every bite and the beef becomes so tender, juicy, and irresistible. You can slow cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours.

Slow Cooker Chili (warm & Cozy!)

To keep it kid-friendly, this classic chili is mild and not spicy. If you prefer a spicy chili, you can either add hot sauce to your bowl when serving or if you want the entire batch to be spicier, add an extra tablespoon of Chili Powder and 1/4 to 1/2 tsp of Cayenne Pepper to give it a spicy kick.

Making chili in the slow cooker doesn’t get any easier. It’s as simple as browning the beef and onions then adding all of the canned ingredients to the slow cooker and turning it on. If you have a multicooker with a slow cooker function, you can saute and slow cook all in the same pot.

We love to serve this family-style where everyone can build their own chili bowls with the toppings they love. Toppings can vary based on what we have in the fridge, but these are our favorite toppings for chili –

The Best Slow Cooker Chili Recipe

Chili keeps really well in the refrigerator so we love to get creative with leftovers. There are so many ways to serve classic chili and really it can be served almost any time of day. Some of our favorites include:

With so many families staying home together now, juggling homeschool, and cooking more than ever, it’s a great time to get kids in the kitchen and teach them through cooking. This slow cooker beef chili is a great way to teach your children cooking skills. Children can learn:

If you let kids help with preparing the meal, they are more likely to enjoy eating it. It also makes for a memorable photo-op moment!

The Best Crockpot Chili Recipe

An easy Slow Cooker chili recipe with Ground Beef, beans, tomato sauce, and the best homemade chili seasoning. It putters away in the slow cooker for the juiciest beef and rich flavor.

340 kcal Calories 41 g Carbs 33 g Protein 6 g Fat 2 g Saturated Fat 56 mg Cholesterol 889 mg Sodium 1356 mg Potassium 13 g Fiber 7 g Sugar 862 IU Vitamin A 19 mg Vitamin C 103 mg Calcium 8 mg Iron

Welcome to my kitchen! I am Natasha, the blogger behind Natasha's Kitchen (since 2009). My husband and I run this blog together and share only our best, family approved and tested recipes with YOU. Thanks for stopping by! We are so happy you're here.Slow Cooker Chili is one of my all-time most popular recipes, come fall and winter thousands of people make it every day! And for good reason, because this is the best crockpot chili around! It’s incredibly flavorful, it’s packed with protein and perfectly hearty—plus it’s a dinner everyone can agree on. (Not to mention it’s perfect for feeding a crowd—the best Super Bowl party food!)

Easy 5 Ingredient Ground Beef Chili Recipe: A Fall Favorite

Chili is actually one of my favorite fall foods and I make it all the time. It’s a recipe everyone in the family loves and it’s just good for the soul; a perfect comfort food. Everyone needs a go-to easy chili recipe for fall! This easy slow cooker chili uses simple ingredients that you can adjust based on how you like your chili (spicy chili? sweet chili? meaty chili?) or your family’s dietary needs.

This slow cooker method is my favorite for easy chili—low effort and high reward. The flavor of the crockpot chili is rich and robust, the texture of the beef is so tender, and it turns out perfect every time! All it takes is a few minutes of prep work earlier in the day, and you’re ready to enjoy a delicious bowl of chili for dinner or to serve to a crowd for your Super Bowl Party!

If you don’t have a slow cooker this can also be made on the stovetop. Brown the onion, brown the beef, add the other ingredients except the beans then simmer for 2-3 hours over low heat. Then stir in beans just before you’re ready to eat.

Easy Crockpot Chili

It’s great for meal prep! I freeze small batches for my kid’s school lunch, then pack it in a thermos for them. Or I’ll sometimes make a double batch (using two slow cookers) and freeze a batch for dinner the next week.

When I have leftover chili, I love to serve it over Navajo Tacos. Just strain the liquid using a slotted spoon to serve.

One of my most popular recipes and for good reason! This is the best chili I've ever tasted! Slow cooking it allows for the flavors to meld and the most tender beef. Try it tonight and see why everyone loves this! Recipe makes about 12 cups.

Slow Cooker Beef Chili Recipe