Delicious Crock Pot Chili
This is easy and delicious crock pot chili recipe that is bursting with flavor!
Equipment
- 5 qt or larger crock pot
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef browned
- 1 lb zesty hot pork sausage browned
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 3 ribs celery diced
- 1 15oz can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 15oz can pinto beans drained and rinsed
- 1 15oz can light red kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 15oz can dark red kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 4oz can diced mild chilies undrained
- 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes undrained
- 52 oz tomato sauce (1 29oz can, 1 15 oz can, 1 8oz can)
- 12 oz tomato paste
- 2½ tsp ground cumin
- 3½ tbsp chili powder
- 1-2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef and sausage until cooked through. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, dice onion and celery. Set aside. Open all aluminum cans and drain beans. Do not drain diced tomatoes or chilies.
- Add all previous ingredients into the crock pot, including tomato sauce and undrained diced tomatoes. Measure and add spices. Stir to incorporate. Add 1 cup of water if needed. NOTE: As the chili melds and breaks down, juices are released. You like won't need even a full cup of water. I suggest waiting until farther in the cooking process.
- Cook in the crock pot for 6-8 hours or more on low, or 4-6 on high. If you use a Dutch oven or stock pot, bring to a boil, then lower to simmer for 2-3 hours. If using a stock pot, keep heat low and stir frequently to prevent burning.
Notes
Add corn, and top with cheese and sour cream if desired.
This recipe freezes well for future meals.