The Ultimate Crockpot Chili Recipe

Crockpot chili is a delicious and easy way to make a hearty and flavorful meal. It's perfect for a cold winter day, and it's also great for a potluck or game day gathering.

In this blog post, I will share my favorite recipe for crockpot chili. I've been making this recipe for years, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef

• 1 onion, chopped

• 1 green bell pepper, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

• 1 (10.75 ounce) can tomato sauce

• 1 tablespoon chili powder

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain off any excess grease.

2. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened.

3. Stir in the kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.

4. Transfer the chili to a slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the chili has thickened and the flavors have melded.

5. Stir in the cilantro and serve hot.

Tips and Tricks:

• For a spicier chili, add more chili powder or cayenne pepper.

• For a thicker chili, add a cornstarch slurry. To make a cornstarch slurry, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water. Add the slurry to the chili and cook on high for 10 minutes, or until the chili has thickened.

• Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, and tortilla chips.

Here are some additional tips and tricks for making the best chili:

• Use a good quality chili powder. There are many different brands of chili powder on the market, so take some time to find one that you like.

• Don't overcook the chili. Chili is best when it's cooked low and slow, so don't overcook it or it will become dry and tough.

• Let the chili cool before storing it in the refrigerator. This will help to prevent the chili from becoming too watery.

• Chili can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

With these tips, you'll be making delicious chili that everyone will love!