Best 8 Slow Cooker Spicy Chili Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of this slow-cooker spicy chili, a delectable dish that will warm your soul and satisfy your taste buds. This hearty and flavorful chili is crafted with a symphony of spices, tender chunks of beef, and a medley of vegetables, all simmered to perfection in the comforting embrace of your slow cooker. Savor the robust flavors of chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper, expertly blended to create a symphony of heat that dances on your palate. The succulent beef, slow-cooked until fall-apart tender, melts in your mouth, while the medley of vegetables, including crisp bell peppers, juicy tomatoes, and sweet corn, adds a delightful textural contrast. Whether you prefer a classic chili experience or crave a more adventurous twist, this recipe offers variations to suit your preferences. Discover the traditional beef chili, the vegetarian chili bursting with plant-based goodness, and the white chicken chili, a creamy and flavorful delight. Each variation promises a unique culinary journey, united by the slow-cooker's magic that transforms simple ingredients into an extraordinary feast.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW-COOKER SPICY PORK CHILI



Slow-Cooker Spicy Pork Chili image

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.

JAY'S SPICY SLOW COOKER TURKEY CHILI



Jay's Spicy Slow Cooker Turkey Chili image

I looked at the top 5 recipes on this site, combined my favorite ingredients from each, plus a few of my own (Sriracha®/adobe sauce) and...ta-da! A meaty, spicy, flavorful, turkey chili! You can quickly cook up the turkey and combine ingredients in slow cooker, throw in the fridge, and take it out to cook on low before you go to work - works perfectly, easy peasy! All the guys love it for football games, tailgating, and just plain old cold weather. From my table to yours, hope you enjoy! Serve with sour cream and cheese to your liking.

Provided by JThomas

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Turkey Chili Recipes

Time 8h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds ground turkey
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
½ (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
¼ cup chili powder
3 canned green chile peppers, sliced
1 tablespoon diced peppers from adobo sauce with chipotle peppers, or more to taste
2 teaspoons chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground turkey in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Stir taco seasoning into ground turkey until evenly coated.
  • Mix seasoned ground turkey, onion, crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato soup, black beans, chili powder, green chile peppers, chipotle peppers from adobo sauce, chile-garlic sauce, black pepper, salt, basil, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low, 8 to 9 hours (or High about 4 hours).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 83.8 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 1595 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

SLOW-COOKER SPICY WHITE CHICKEN CHILI



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Enjoy a chili without tomatoes that's a cousin to classic chili. Chicken and white beans make it "white chili," while cumin, pepper sauce and cilantro give it the zip.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 skinless chicken thighs (1 1/2 lb)
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
2 cans (15 to 16 oz each) great northern beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (11 oz) white shoepeg corn, drained
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Remove excess fat from chicken. In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix onion, garlic, broth, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper sauce. Add chicken.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours.
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker. Use 2 forks to remove bones and shred chicken into pieces. Discard bones; return chicken to slow cooker. Stir in beans, corn, lime juice and cilantro. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 15 to 20 minutes or until beans and corn are hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER SPICY SWEET POTATO CHILI



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While this recipe contains no meat, it still has plenty of protein-plus vitamins and minerals. I love sweet potatoes, and they're even better mixed with black beans. Serve the chili with crackers or even spooned into tortilla shells (yes, I made sweet potato tacos out of this). -Jennifer Butz, Atlanta, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with green peppers and onions, undrained
1 cup water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine first 9 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until sweet potatoes are tender, 4-5 hours. Just before serving, stir in cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 811mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SLOW COOKER SPICY BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO CHILI



Slow Cooker Spicy Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili image

This nourishing, smoky vegan chili is perfect for cold weeknights. Mix everything in the slow cooker before the chaos of the day begins, then just toss in some frozen corn a few minutes before you're ready to eat. As with any chili, toppings go far. Feel free to throw on what you have and what sounds good, like tortilla chips, cilantro or vegan cheese. The recipe calls for either coconut oil or vegetable oil. If you'd like a mild coconut flavor - which plays well with the orange juice in the chili - choose unrefined or virgin coconut oil. For a neutral flavor, choose refined coconut oil or any vegetable oil. Use one chipotle chile for a very mild chili, and four if you like yours very spicy. (Get the stovetop version of this recipe here.)

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (4 to 5 small-medium or about 2 large), scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained
1 (28-ounce) can crushed or diced tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup coconut oil or vegetable oil
1 to 4 chipotles from a can of chipotles in adobo, finely chopped, plus 3 tablespoons adobo sauce
2 packed tablespoons light brown sugar
Juice of 1 lime (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)
6 garlic cloves, smashed and roughly chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 (10-ounce) bag frozen corn
Sliced avocado and red onion, for topping

Steps:

  • In a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker, combine the sweet potatoes, black beans, tomatoes, orange juice, oil, chipotles and adobo sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, garlic cloves, and dried spices. Stir in 2 teaspoons salt, a generous amount of pepper and 1 cup water. Cook on low until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 8 hours. The chili holds well on the warm setting.
  • Just before serving, stir in the corn and let it warm through, about 5 minutes. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary. Top with avocado and red onion.

SLOW-COOKER SPICY CHILI



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Try this hearty satisfying slow cooker chili. To save you time in the kitchen, use 3 cups thawed Make-Ahead Seasoned Ground Beef and Sausage in place of the ground beef, sausage and onion.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 lb bulk Italian pork sausage
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes, undrained, cut up
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 can (15 oz) spicy chili beans, undrained
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed
Sour cream, if desired
Sliced green onions, if desired

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, cook beef, sausage and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef and sausage are thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, mix beef mixture and remaining ingredients except sour cream and green onions.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours. Top individual servings with sour cream and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 1/2, Fiber 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1290 mg

SLOW-COOKER SPICY BLACK BEAN AND BARBECUE CHILI



Slow-Cooker Spicy Black Bean and Barbecue Chili image

Spicy slow-cooked black bean chili - perfect for dinner!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 13h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups dried black beans (1 pound), sorted and rinsed
10 cups water
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 cups water
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 cup hickory barbecue sauce
1 chipotle chili in adobo sauce, finely chopped, plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce (from 11-ounce can)
2 cups frozen veggie crumbles
1 medium green or red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat beans and 10 cups water to boiling in 4-quart Dutch oven; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour.
  • Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender and light golden brown.
  • Drain beans. Place beans in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Add 4 cups water and onion mixture.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 10 to 12 hours or until beans are tender. Stir in tomatoes, barbecue sauce, chili, adobo sauce and frozen veggie crumbles. Cover and cook on high heat setting 30 minutes. Serve chili sprinkled with bell pepper and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 11 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 840 mg

SLOW-COOKER GRILLED SPICY CHILI-GLAZED RIBLETS



Slow-Cooker Grilled Spicy Chili-Glazed Riblets image

Put your slow cooker to work and prepare tender riblets coated in a sweet-and-spicy glaze.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h25m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 lb pork baby back ribs (ask butcher to cut ribs in half horizontally)
1 tablespoon garlic-pepper blend
1/3 cup maple-flavored syrup
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons hot chili paste
3 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Spray inside of 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Cut ribs between bones into individual pieces. Place riblets in slow cooker. Sprinkle garlic-pepper blend over top; stir to coat evenly.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  • In large bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Using slotted spoon, remove riblets from slow cooker and add to maple syrup mixture. Toss riblets to coat.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. Spray grill basket (grill "wok") with cooking spray. Place riblets in basket; place basket on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring ribs or shaking basket after 5 minutes, until ribs are well glazed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 115 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your chili. Buy the best quality meat, vegetables, and spices you can afford.
  • Brown the meat before adding it to the slow cooker: This will help to develop the flavor and prevent the meat from becoming dry.
  • Use a variety of beans: This will add texture and flavor to your chili. Some good options include kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, and white beans.
  • Add vegetables to your chili: Vegetables will add nutrients and flavor to your chili. Some good options include onions, bell peppers, carrots, and corn.
  • Season your chili to taste: Add chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to taste. You can also add other spices, such as cayenne pepper or paprika, if you like.
  • Let your chili simmer for at least 4 hours: This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop. The longer you simmer your chili, the better it will taste.
  • Serve your chili with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include cheese, sour cream, avocado, and tortilla chips.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker spicy chili is a delicious and easy recipe that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a hearty and flavorful chili that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this slow cooker spicy chili a try. You won't be disappointed!

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