Best 6 Slow Cooker Beef And Two Bean Chili Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and flavorful culinary journey with our slow-cooker beef and two-bean chili, a symphony of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients effortlessly crafted in your trusty slow cooker. This comforting dish is not only a breeze to prepare but also a versatile canvas for customization, allowing you to tailor it to your unique taste preferences. From the classic simplicity of our traditional chili recipe to the tantalizing fusion of our chipotle-spiked chili, and the smoky allure of our roasted poblano chili, each variation promises a distinct flavor adventure. So, gather your ingredients, select your preferred recipe, and embark on a culinary expedition that will warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER BEEF CHILI



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I know everyone has a slow cooker chili recipe that they say is the best... Well here is another one that I am adding to the list. I believe this one carries a good challenge to all of those out there. This has been a favorite always of my family and friends, so let me know what you think and let's create a melting pot for the perfect slow cooker chili dish. Serve topped with sour cream, shredded Cheddar cheese, chopped chives, hot sauce, and sliced jalapenos (or habanero if you like the heat).

Provided by Sahara B

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Slow Cooker     Soups and Stews     Chili

Time 8h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ large onion, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic
1 ½ pounds ground beef
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chile peppers, undrained

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in ground beef, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is lightly browned and crumbly, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Transfer beef mixture to a slow cooker. Stir in black beans, kidney beans, and diced tomatoes and chiles. Cover and cook on Low, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 52.2 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 15.7 g, Protein 27.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 1232.3 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

SLOW COOKER GROUND BEEF CHILI



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This slow cooker ground beef chili comes out great every time, thick and rich.

Provided by SapphireNinja

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Slow Cooker     Soups and Stews     Chili

Time 4h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
2 (19 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon dehydrated onion flakes
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Transfer beef to the bottom of a slow cooker. Add kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, bell pepper, onion flakes, chili powder, and cumin. Stir well.
  • Cover and cook on Low until flavors have melded, at least 4 hours, up to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 14.8 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 808.3 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

BEAN & BEEF SLOW-COOKED CHILI



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This chili may be loaded, but we love to build it up even more with toppings like pico de gallo, red onion, cilantro and cheese. -Mallory Lynch, Madison, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h20m

Yield 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large sweet onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional toppings: sour cream, chopped red onion and minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain., Transfer beef mixture to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Drain one can of tomatoes, discarding liquid; add to slow cooker. Stir in beans, chili powder, cumin, salt and remaining tomatoes. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours to allow flavors to blend., Mash beans to desired consistency. Serve with toppings as desired., Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 1103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

SLOW-COOKED TWO-BEAN CHILI



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The first time I had this chili at a Super Bowl party, I was on my second bowl before I realized it had no meat! It's so chock-full of ingredients and flavor that it's hard to believe this is a low-fat recipe. Enjoy! -Ronald Johnson, Elmhurst, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h40m

Yield 6 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) red beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 large carrot, chopped
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup chili powder
1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
Reduced-fat sour cream, hot pepper sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped onion and/or crushed baked tortilla chip scoops

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the mushrooms, peppers, celery, onion and jalapeno in oil until onion is lightly browned. Add the garlic, cumin and oregano; cook and stir 1 minute longer. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, carrot, water, barbecue sauce, chili powder and Liquid Smoke if desired. , Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until vegetables are tender. Serve with sour cream, pepper sauce, cheese, onion and/or chips if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 837mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

SLOW-COOKER BEEF AND THREE-BEAN CHILI



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Make and share this Slow-Cooker Beef and Three-Bean Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Vegetable

Time 5h20m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/3 cups chopped onions
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans or 1 (15 ounce) can white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup beef broth
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Place beef in a large resealable plastic bag; add chili powder and toss to coat.
  • In large skillet over medium heat, brown beef and onion in oil.
  • Meanwhile, in a greased 5-quart slow cooker, combine the beans, tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, jalapenos, brown sugar, garlic, salt, pepper and cumin.
  • Stir in beef, onion and drippings.
  • Cover and cook on low for 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
  • Serve with sour cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.6, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 48.4, Sodium 744.9, Carbohydrate 34.1, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 9.2, Protein 26.9

SLOW-COOKER BEEF CHILI



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Beef stew meat becomes moist through slow cooking and with ingredients like diced tomatoes with green chiles. A flavorful cross between chili and stew, this zingy slow-cooker meal is one for the books. Ground cumin, chopped garlic, chili powder and a can of diced tomatoes with green chiles lend an incomparable flavor to hearty stew meat. The best part is that the slow cooker does most of the work for you, so you can throw the ingredients together in the morning and sit down to a warm, homemade dinner in the evening.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 large onion, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 lb beef stew meat
2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are softened.
  • Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper and beef. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is lightly browned.
  • In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, place beef mixture. Stir in beans, tomatoes and water.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours. Stir well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 13 g, Protein 49 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 810 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • If you don't have chili powder, you can substitute a mixture of ground cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Adjust the amount to taste.
  • For a vegetarian version of this chili, omit the beef and add an extra can of beans. You can also add vegetables like chopped carrots, celery, and bell peppers.
  • To make this chili in a slow cooker, brown the beef in a skillet over medium heat. Then, add the browned beef and all of the other ingredients to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.
  • Serve this chili with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped onions, and avocado.

Conclusion:

This slow-cooker beef and two-bean chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a cold day. It's also a great way to use up leftover beef. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this chili is sure to become a family favorite.

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