THE BEST HOMEMADE CHILI – CROCKPOT RECIPE

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Built for bold flavor and slow-cooked perfection, this is The Best Homemade Chili Recipe! It is the kind that earns bragging rights and leaves your guests begging for the secret!

It seems like fall is the time you hear of chili cookoff competitions happening. As fun as that sounds, I’ve never entered any sort of cooking contest, but I must say this recipe is one that I get asked for a lot.

It’s one of those dishes that just makes your home feel warm and cozy on a cool day. So, as cooler weather is approaching, it’s the perfect time for you to try this hearty chili recipe out!

WHY MAKE HOMEMADE CHILI IN A CROCKPOT?

Do you ever notice how with some dishes, it seems like the leftovers taste even better the next day? Simmering food over low heat for an extended period is also a technique used to enhance the flavor from the ingredients. Allow the crockpot to slowly meld everything perfectly together for a deep flavor profile!

It also never hurts to have supper ready to dish up when you walk in the front door from work either! Sign me up on that plan 😉

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 – 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
• 1 – 15 oz. can kidney beans, drained
• 1 – 15 oz. can black beans, drained
• 1 – 15 oz. can pinto beans, drained
• 1 c. frozen corn
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 c. water
• 2 tsp. cumin
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (add more to taste if you like extra heat)
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 2 tsp. low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
• 2 tbsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. cocoa powder

INSTRUCTIONS

In a stovetop skillet, start by browning ground beef. Drain any excess fat.

As beef browns, drain all 3 types of beans and dice onion.

Dump all ingredients in crockpot and stir to combine.

Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3 – 4 hours.

BEST HOMEMADE CHILI TOPPINGS

I think it’s fun to offer plenty of toppings to choose from. Some of our favorite toppings are:

• cheese
• diced onions
• sour cream
• sliced jalapenos
• hot sauce
• crushed crackers or tortilla chips

WHAT TO SERVE WITH THE BEST HOMEMADE CHILI

Whenever I think cozy chili recipe, homemade cornbread usually comes to mind as well. Don’t forget to drizzle it with some honey butter. Mmmm!

Garlic bread is another win with this one.

Sometimes even just a simple green salad works well. Especially if it’s drizzled with some ranch dressing to tame down the heat a bit.

HOW TO STORE LEFTOVERS

Leftover chili should be cooled and poured into an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

This is also a great recipe to freeze. Once cooled, pour leftover chili into freezer safe Ziploc style bag and seal. Store in freezer for up to 3 months.

We do not eat a lot of soups during the summer season, so I can’t wait to add this Homemade Chili Recipe back into my rotation this fall!

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do. Let me know what you think in the comments below!

Blessings,