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Delicious Crock Pot Chili

Recipe by Author (Crockpot cookbook) on InstagramAdded 10 February 2026.

20 minutes to prep, 6 hours to cook. This delicious and easy-to-make crock pot chili recipe is perfect for fall and winter. It's a hearty and comforting meal that's sure to become a family favorite.

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Delicious Crock Pot Chili by Author (Crockpot cookbook), a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Beef is browned into small pieces in the skillet.

  2. Once the ground beef is browned, add the chopped onion and cook until it is translucent, about 5 minutes.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Onion turns translucent after the beef browns.

  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

  4. Stir in the chili powder and cumin, cooking for 1 minute to allow the spices to bloom.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Chili powder and cumin smell fragrant after blooming.

  5. Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chili beans, and chili sauce to the crock pot.

  6. Add the browned ground beef, onion, and garlic mixture to the crock pot, stirring to combine.

  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Chili thickens and flavors meld during slow cooking.

  9. About 30 minutes before serving, stir the chili and adjust the seasoning as needed.

  10. Serve the chili hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro or scallions, if desired.

  11. Enjoy your delicious and hearty crock pot chili!

Tips while you cook

Brown meat first
Sauté the ground beef until browned before adding it to the crock pot.
Choose cooking temperature
Select low for 6‑8 hours or high for 3‑4 hours to fit your schedule.
Stir before serving
About 30 minutes before serving, stir the chili and adjust seasoning.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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Chili, 5 ways

Five creators posted their own. Most use ground beef, onion, garlic, tomatoes and soy sauce.

  1. Camcancoook_1 hr 40 min29 ingr.Only this one uses ground italian sausage, green bell pepper and red bell pepper
  2. Author (Crockpot cookbook)6 hr 20 min11 ingr.Only this one uses chili sauce
  3. Food521 hr 10 min10 ingr.Only this one uses coffee, fish sauce and beer
  4. Andy Cooks30 min15 ingr.Only this one uses olive oil, beef mince and red capsicum
  5. Ann Marie Bednarek, RN45 min12 ingr.Only this one uses paprika, green chilis and bush's home style chili magic
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