Best 7 Easy Crock Pot Spicy Chili Recipes

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Craving a hearty, flavorful dish that will warm you up on a chilly day? Look no further than this Crock Pot Spicy Chili recipe! This classic comfort food is packed with lean ground beef, tender beans, and a blend of zesty spices that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a fan of mild or bold flavors, this versatile recipe can be customized to suit your preferences. If you prefer a milder chili, simply reduce the amount of chili powder and cayenne pepper. For those who love a spicy kick, feel free to add an extra pinch of cayenne pepper or a chopped jalapeño pepper. This easy-to-follow recipe also includes variations for slow cooker and stovetop methods, making it perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. So grab your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CROCK POT CHILI



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My latest chili recipe - I've found it tastes best if made the day before. Adjust the heat by using hot, medium or mild picante sauce and taco seasoning (I use hot for both). Red pepper flakes are optional, but I like it hot and use 2 teaspoons.

Provided by Lisa1

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs lean ground beef, cooked and drained
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 (16 ounce) jar picante sauce (mild, medium or hot)
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning (mild, medium or hot)
2 (15 ounce) cans chili beans, in sauce
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, undrained
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2-2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in Crock Pot.
  • Cover; cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Note: To make on stovetop, mix all ingredients in a big soup pot; cover and simmer for about an hour or so.

SPICY SLOW-COOKED CHILI



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I love that I can put the ingredients in the slow cooker and forget about it for a few hours. If you like your chili thick, you'll enjoy this version.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds ground beef
2 to 3 hot chili peppers of your choice
3 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 to 4 cups tomato juice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Remove seeds from the chili peppers if desired; chop peppers. Add to the slow cooker. Stir in the beans, tomato paste, onion, green pepper, seasonings and 2 cups tomato juice., Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until heated through, adding more tomato juice if needed to achieve desired thickness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 409mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

SPICY SLOW-COOKED BEANLESS CHILI



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If you like spicy food like me, you will enjoy this chili; it's not for the faint of heart.

Provided by JR Foodie

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Chili Without Beans Recipes

Time 6h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds ground beef
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 onion, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Stir tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeno peppers, chili powder, cayenne, salt, garlic, and black pepper together in the crock of a slow cooker; add ground beef and stir.
  • Cook on High for 6 1/2 hours (or on Low for 10 hours).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 94.6 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 1402 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

SPICY CROCK POT CHILI



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Make and share this Spicy Crock Pot Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by The Range Rover

Categories     Beans

Time 10h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground chuck
2 onions, chopped
1 small jalapeno pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons hot sauce (add more if you like it hotter)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 bell peppers, chopped (red or green)
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups water
2 (16 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans
5 ounces medium cheddar, shredded

Steps:

  • brown meat, onions and garlic in oil in an iron skillet.
  • put into crock pot with all ingredients, except beans.
  • cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, adding beans the last hour.
  • serve hot and top with shredded cheese.

SPICY SLOW-COOKED CHILI



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This spicy and satisfying chili is made in the slow cooker. Start it before you head off to work, and return to a homemade meal ready to eat! I like to put two scoops of sour cream in with my bowl.

Provided by dandi

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds ground beef
2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in ground beef. Cook and stir until beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
  • Combine ground beef, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, onions, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 10 hours, or High for 4 hours.
  • Garnish each serving with Cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 62.3 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 1023.7 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

SLOW-COOKER SPICY PORK CHILI



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Tender pork adds extra heartiness to this slow-cooked chili. You can use pork tenderloin, boneless pork roast or boneless pork chops for the pork called for in the recipe. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 6h10m

Yield 6 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds boneless pork, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 cups frozen corn
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups beef broth
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook pork in oil over medium-high heat until browned, 5-6 minutes. Transfer pork and drippings to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes, corn, beans, onion, broth, chiles, chili powder, garlic, salt, cayenne and pepper. , Cover and cook on low until pork is tender, 6-7 hours. Stir in cilantro. Serve with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 1055mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

EASY CROCK POT CHILI



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Make and share this Easy Crock Pot Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PaulaCS

Categories     Beans

Time 8h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 onion, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lb beef stew meat (can also use buffalo stew meat or omit for vegetarian option )
30 ounces canned red kidney beans (2 15 oz. cans drained of liquid and rinsed. I use BPA-free cans & Organic)
28 ounces diced tomatoes (also use BPA-free cans & organic if you can find them)
16 ounces tomato sauce (also use BPA-free cans & organic if you can find them)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/8-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more per taste. This depends on the heat strength of your cayenne)
1 pinch creole seasoning (Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning if avaliable)
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef with onion and garlic. (if using stew meat or buffalo meat only brown the meat, do not fully cook!).
  • Drain meat if necessary.
  • Combine meat/onion/garlic mixture with the remainder of the ingredients and put in slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
  • Remove bay leaf prior to serving.
  • I use Frontier Co-op spices that I purchase at my local health food co-op. I find their spices are extremely fresh and their 90,000 hu cayeene is great for slow-cooking recipes!
  • If making this as a vegetarian chili, simply skip the meat and add more beans. I love to add black beans. Yum!
  • Serve over rice or eat as is.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.2, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 1260.4, Carbohydrate 50.3, Fiber 16.3, Sugar 15.3, Protein 39.5

Tips:

  • To make chili in a slow cooker, brown the meat and sauté the vegetables in a skillet before adding them to the slow cooker.
  • Use a variety of beans in your chili for a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Add some dark chocolate or coffee to your chili for a rich, smoky flavor.
  • Use a good quality chili powder and cumin for the best flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients and spices to create your own unique chili recipe.

Conclusion:

Chili is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover meat and vegetables, and it can be made in a slow cooker, making it a convenient meal for busy weeknights. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a chili recipe that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give chili a try. You won't be disappointed!

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