The BEST Easy Slow Cooker Chilli Con Carne
The BEST Easy Slow Cooker Chilli Con Carne is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This flavorful recipe combines lean ground beef with a rich blend of spices, beans, and vegetables, all simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. With minimal effort, you can create a satisfying meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table. Ideal for meal prepping, this chilli can be made in large batches and enjoyed throughout the week. Serve it over rice, with crunchy tortilla chips, or top it with creamy avocado for a delicious twist. Dive into an explosion of flavors while your slow cooker does the work!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
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- 500 g lean ground beef
- 1 medium red onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 stalks celery
- 400 g tin chopped tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato purée
- 400 g tin mixed beans in chilli sauce
- 200 ml beef stock
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 ½ teaspoon chilli powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder or 1 small square of dark chocolate
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic; cook until browned (about 10 minutes).
- Transfer the beef mixture to your slow cooker. Add chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, mixed beans, beef stock, and all spices; stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5 hours. Adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
- Serve hot over rice or with tortilla chips and toppings such as avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg