Description
Indulge in the rich and robust flavors of The BEST Easy Slow Cooker Chilli Con Carne, a delightful dish perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. This hearty and healthy recipe features lean beef and an array of colorful vegetables simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can set it and forget it while the fragrant spices meld together, creating a comforting meal that everyone will love. Whether served over rice, with crunchy tortilla chips, or topped with creamy avocado, this chili is versatile enough to satisfy all taste buds. Ideal for batch cooking, it’s the ultimate dish for meal prep or feeding a crowd!
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g lean ground beef
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 400 g tin chopped tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato purée
- 400 g tin mixed beans in chilli sauce
- 200 ml beef stock
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 ½ teaspoon chilli powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder or 1 small square of dark chocolate
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic for about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the browned mixture to a slow cooker and add chopped tomatoes, mixed beans, beef stock, and spices.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5 hours until everything is tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving hot with your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Low (8 hours) / High (5 hours)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg