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Easy Dump Crockpot Chili Recipe

Close-up of a rich, thick bowl of crockpot chili featuring ground beef and kidney beans.

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This simple slow cooker chili lets you dump the ingredients in and let it simmer all day for an award winning flavor. Perfect for busy cooks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, undrained
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef and ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Transfer the cooked meat to your slow cooker.
  3. Add the chopped onion, kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and green chilies to the slow cooker.
  4. Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper, if using.
  5. Stir all ingredients together until they are well combined.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  7. Stir before serving. Give yourself kudos for making this easy dump chili!

Notes

  • This recipe freezes well; portion leftovers into freezer-safe containers for future easy meals.
  • For a thicker chili, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes of cooking time.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.

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