Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 cans (15 oz each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 cup beef broth
1 bell pepper, chopped
Instructions
1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, then drain the fat.
2. Add the browned beef, beans, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, beef broth, and bell pepper to the crockpot.
3. Stir to combine all ingredients.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
5. Serve hot, garnished with cheese, sour cream, or cilantro if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with textured vegetable protein or additional beans.
Feel free to adjust the spices to your taste and add toppings like avocado or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Breakfast & Brunch Favorites 🍳
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chili, crockpot, beans, beef