Slow Cooker Chili from AllRecipes is warm, hearty, and packed with flavor—all in one pot. Perfect for cold January nights, it shows how a simple, nourishing meal can make weeknights feel calmer and more manageable. Taking small, intentional steps in the kitchen—like setting the slow cooker in the morning—helps bring both warmth and structure back to busy winter evenings.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¾ cup diced onion
- ¾ cup diced celery
- ¾ cup diced green bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (10.75-ounce) cans tomato puree
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans with liquid
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans with liquid
- ½ tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon dried basil
- ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place beef in a skillet over medium heat and cook until evenly brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain grease.
- Transfer beef to a slow cooker and mix in onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, tomato puree, kidney beans, and cannellini beans. Season with chili powder, salt, basil, oregano, parsley, black pepper, and hot pepper sauce.
- Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours.
- Serve hot in bowls with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
