Ultimate Slow Cooker Chili Delight
This Ultimate Slow Cooker Chili Delight is a flavorful and hearty dish that's perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings with friends and family. By preparing it a day in advance, you allow the flavors to meld beautifully, making each bite a delicious experience. You can customize the spice level by selecting the type of picante sauce and taco seasoning to suit your taste, whether you prefer mild, medium, or fiery hot. The combination of beans adds texture and satisfying protein, making it a fulfilling meal. Serve it with cornbread or over rice for a complete dining experience that everyone will love!
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Servings
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Calories
15
Ingredients
Ingredients
Lean ground beef
2 lbs (Cooked and drained)
Onion powder
1 tablespoon
Minced garlic
2 teaspoons
Picante sauce
16 ounces (Mild, medium, or hot)
Diced tomatoes
2 (14.5 ounce) cans (Undrained)
Taco seasoning
1 (1.25 ounce) packet (Mild, medium, or hot)
Chili beans in sauce
2 (15 ounce) cans
Dark red kidney beans
1 (15.5 ounce) can (Undrained)
Black beans
1 (15 ounce) can (Undrained)
Chili powder
3 tablespoons
Ground cumin
2 tablespoons
Salt
1/2 teaspoon (Optional)
Black pepper
1 teaspoon
Oregano
1 teaspoon
Red pepper flakes
1/2-2 teaspoons (Optional, adjust for heat preference)
Instructions
1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and drained ground beef with all other ingredients, stirring well to ensure an even mixture.
2
Transfer the mixture into the Crock Pot, ensuring it is spread evenly.
3
Cover the Crock Pot and set it to cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, allowing the flavors to develop and meld.
4
For an alternative stovetop method, combine all ingredients in a large soup pot, cover, and simmer over low heat for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
5
Serve hot, and enjoy with your favorite toppings such as cheese, sour cream, or jalapeños.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ultimate Slow Cooker Chili Delight?
It is a flavorful and hearty chili dish made with ground beef, three types of beans, and a blend of spices, perfect for cold evenings or gatherings.
How much ground beef is needed for this recipe?
The recipe requires 2 lbs of lean ground beef.
Do I need to cook the beef before putting it in the slow cooker?
Yes, the ground beef should be cooked and drained before being combined with the other ingredients.
Can I prepare this chili in advance?
Yes, preparing it a day in advance is recommended as it allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
How long does the chili cook in the slow cooker?
It should be cooked on the HIGH setting for 3 to 4 hours.
Is there an alternative to using a slow cooker?
Yes, you can simmer the ingredients in a large soup pot on the stovetop over low heat for about 1 hour.
What types of beans are included in this chili?
This recipe uses chili beans in sauce, dark red kidney beans, and black beans.
Should I drain the canned beans?
The dark red kidney beans and black beans should be used undrained, and the chili beans are used with their sauce.
Should I drain the diced tomatoes?
No, the two 14.5 ounce cans of diced tomatoes should be used undrained.
How can I customize the spice level of the chili?
You can adjust the heat by choosing mild, medium, or hot picante sauce and taco seasoning, and by varying the amount of red pepper flakes.
What size picante sauce is required?
The recipe calls for a 16 ounce jar of picante sauce.
How much taco seasoning is used?
One 1.25 ounce packet of taco seasoning is used in the mixture.
What spices provide the main flavor profile?
The flavor is built using chili powder, ground cumin, onion powder, minced garlic, oregano, and taco seasoning.
How much chili powder should I add?
The recipe calls for 3 tablespoons of chili powder.
What amount of cumin is recommended?
The recipe uses 2 tablespoons of ground cumin.
Is salt required for this dish?
Salt is optional; the recipe suggests 1/2 teaspoon if desired.
How much garlic is included?
The recipe requires 2 teaspoons of minced garlic.
Can I add red pepper flakes for extra heat?
Yes, you can add 1/2 to 2 teaspoons of red pepper flakes depending on your heat preference.
What are the suggested toppings for this chili?
Recommended toppings include cheese, sour cream, and jalapeños.
What sides go well with this chili?
This chili is excellent when served with cornbread or over a bed of rice.
How many cans of chili beans are needed?
The recipe uses two 15 ounce cans of chili beans in sauce.
What is the benefit of using different types of beans?
The combination of beans adds a variety of textures and provides satisfying protein to the meal.
Is this recipe suitable for a weeknight dinner?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy weeknight dinner and a hearty meal.
What is the preparation for the onion powder?
You simply need 1 tablespoon of onion powder to mix in with the other ingredients.
Does this recipe contain oregano?
Yes, it includes 1 teaspoon of oregano.
How many servings does this recipe make?
While the exact serving count isn't specified, the 2 lbs of beef and multiple cans of beans make it a large, hearty meal for families or groups.
What is the specific size of the kidney bean can?
The recipe specifies one 15.5 ounce can of dark red kidney beans.
How much black pepper is used?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
Is this a spicy chili?
It can be spicy depending on the picante sauce, taco seasoning, and red pepper flakes you choose to use.
What makes this chili a 'delight'?
Its combination of melded flavors, ease of preparation in a slow cooker, and customizable spice level make it a crowd-pleasing delight.