Description

The BEST Easy Slow Cooker Chilli Con Carne is a comforting and hearty dish that brings warmth to your table. Crafted with lean ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a blend of aromatic spices, this slow-cooked chili is perfect for family dinners or meal prep. With minimal effort required, you can set it and forget it while the flavors meld together beautifully throughout the day. The versatility of this recipe allows you to customize it to your taste by adding your favorite beans or veggies. Serve it with rice, avocado, or tortilla chips for an enjoyable dining experience that will delight friends and family alike.

Ingredients

Scale

500 g 5% fat mince beef (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 (made using a stock cube or a stock pot)
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

Heat a skillet over medium heat with vegetable oil. Brown the ground beef along with diced onions and minced garlic for about 10 minutes until golden.
Transfer the browned mixture to your slow cooker. Add chopped tomatoes, mixed beans, beef stock, celery, and spices including chili powder and smoked paprika.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5 hours. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Serve hot with optional toppings like avocado slices or tortilla chips.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Category: Main
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
Calories: 310
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Customize by adding bell peppers or different types of beans for added flavor and texture. Letting the chili rest after cooking enhances flavor development. For a vegetarian option, substitute beef with lentils or mushrooms and use vegetable stock.