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Easy Dump Crockpot Chili Recipe

Close-up of a rich, thick bowl of amazing crockpot chili featuring ground meat and kidney beans.

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Make this simple beef and turkey crockpot chili. It is a set and forget recipe perfect for busy days, using pantry staples for a flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef and ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Transfer the browned meat to your slow cooker.
  3. Add the rinsed and drained kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans to the slow cooker.
  4. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce.
  5. Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper.
  6. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, if using.
  7. Stir all ingredients together until well combined.
  8. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  9. Stir the chili before serving.

Notes

  • Serve your award winning chili with shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions for extra flavor.
  • This recipe freezes well; cool completely before portioning into freezer-safe containers.
  • For a deeper flavor, you can add 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder with the spices.

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