Crock Pot Beef Beanless Chili

This Crock Pot Beef Beanless Chili is a hearty and flavorful recipe, which uses lean ground beef and diced tomatoes. It’s a great low-carb dinner option, ready in about 8 hours and 15 minutes.

Crock Pot Beef Beanless Chili Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 pound ground chuck
• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (drained)
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 small white onion (diced)
• 1 green bell pepper (diced)
• 5-6 tablespoons chili powder
• 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic (or 2 teaspoons garlic powder)
• ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make Crock Pot Beef Beanless Chili

1. Brown the beef: In a large skillet, brown and crumble the ground beef and ground chuck until fully cooked. Drain off any excess grease.
2. Transfer to slow cooker: Add the cooked meat to your slow cooker.
3. Add remaining ingredients: Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, green bell pepper, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, sugar, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
4. Slow cook the chili: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
5. Serve hot: Ladle into bowls and serve with shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream, if desired.

Recipe Tips

• Can I make this chili spicier? Yes, increase the cayenne pepper or add diced jalapeños for extra heat.
• How to thicken beanless chili: Simmer uncovered for 15-30 minutes at the end if it’s too thin.
• Can I freeze this chili? Absolutely. Let it cool completely, then store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
• Can I use only one type of beef? Yes, but using both lean beef and ground chuck balances flavor and fat content.
• Best toppings for beanless chili: Try shredded cheese, sour cream, diced onions, or avocado slices.

What To Serve With Beef Chili

This hearty chili goes well with a few classic sides:

• Cornbread
• Tortilla chips
• Rice or cauliflower rice
• Grilled cheese sandwiches
• Garden salad

How To Store Beef Chili

Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freeze: Freeze in individual portions or one large batch for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat: Warm on the stovetop or in the microwave until heated through.

Beef Chili Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 350 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 11g
• Protein: 32g
• Fat: 20g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 101mg
• Sodium: 411mg
• Potassium: 910mg
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 5g
• Iron: 6mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I add beans to this chili?
Yes, you can stir in one or two cans of drained beans if you prefer a more traditional chili.

Why is my chili watery?
Too much liquid or not enough cooking time. Let it simmer longer or reduce the liquid slightly.

Can I prep this the night before?
Yes, brown the beef and combine everything in the slow cooker insert. Store in the fridge overnight and start cooking the next day.

Can I double this recipe?
Yes, just be sure your slow cooker can hold the extra volume.

How spicy is this chili?
It has a mild to medium heat. Adjust the chili powder and cayenne to suit your preference.

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