This recipe is the best slow cooker chili recipe! It’s made with so many spices, and even a little wine, giving it a rich and very flavorful taste!
Starting in September, my slow cooker pretty much lives on my kitchen counter. I love the ease of prepping everything in the morning and then having it cook all day.
The aromas that fill the house are as good as it gets! Chili is one of the recipes we make all season long. This recipe is rich in flavor with six different spices, garlic, onions, wine and Worcestershire sauce.
I use my All-Clad Slow Cooker which is great for making large batches when entertaining. It may be the most beautiful and charming slow cooker out there too.
Six delicious spices and three varieties of tomatoes go into this chili recipe. It’s so good!!
For the toppings, add sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and chopped red onions.
How To Make The Best Slow Cooker Chili Recipe – Step By Step
- Saute onions and garlic in a saucepan until onions are translucent. Add to the slow cooker.
- In the same saucepan, brown beef in 1 cup water, save the juice! Place beef and juice in the slow cooker.
- Add the rest of the ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for 3-4 hours.
The Benefits Of Using A Slow Cooker
Here are some benefits of slow cookers:
- The extended cooking times allow better distribution of flavors in many recipes.
- The lower temperatures lessen the chance of scorching foods that tend to stick to the bottom of a pan or burn in an oven.
- Less expensive or tough meats, such as chuck steaks, roast, and less-lean stewing beef, are tenderized through the long cooking process. The slow cooker is an excellent choice for cooking many venison dishes.
- The slow cooker frees your oven and stovetop for other uses, and it is a splendid choice for large gatherings or holiday meals.
- There’s no need to scrub several pots and pans. In most cases, you’ll only have to wash the slow cooker and maybe a few prep utensils.
- Slow cookers use less energy than a standard electric oven.
- The slow cooker won’t heat the kitchen up the way a large oven will, a real plus on a hot summer day.
Health Benefits Of Kidney Beans
The Best Slow cooker Chili recipe is packed with kidney beans, they add a great texture and are full of health benefits. Here’s a few!
- Lowers cholesterol. The high content of complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber in kidney beans lowers cholesterol levels in the blood. …
- Good for diabetics.
- Improves memory.
- Boosts energy.
- Anti-oxidative properties.
- A powerhouse of proteins.
- Natural detoxifier.
- Prevents hypertension.
The Best Slow Cooker Chili Recipe Is Also So Easy To Make!
Ok, so slow cooker meals are pretty well known for their simplicity and ease, but the best slow cooker chili recipe is so rich and full of flavor you’ll be amazed that it takes so little to make so much tastiness!
Prep time is ten minutes, tops, then pop it all in the slow cooker – done!
Tips For The Best Slow Chili Recipe
- Make sure your kidney beans are rinsed and drained.
- Preheat the slow cooker.
- Always taste test and add in more salt or seasoning if needed.
- Serve with cheese, sour cream and chopped red onions.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef , grass fed, organic
- 2 cups chopped yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes , not quite 2 cans, like 1 1/2 cans
- 1 15 ounce tomato sauce
- 1.5 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 3 16 ounce cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups beef broth
- 3/4 cup red wine
Instructions
- Saute onions and garlic in a sauce pan until onions are translucent. Add to the slow cooker.
- In the same sauce pan, brown beef in 1 cup water, save juice! Place beef and juice in the slow cooker.
- Add the rest of the ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for 3-4 hours.
Elaine Benoit says
I adore using my slow cooker! And like you, it lives on my counter in the fall and winter. Your chili looks absolutely scrumptious! It’s rich, hearty and so comforting.
lisa says
hi elaine, have you tried this chili? i’ve read every comment and NO ONE has said they’ve made it and commented afterwards! well, here goes – i’m going to try it…
Kelly Anthony says
Wine in chili sounds like my kind of recipe. I also like that I can put this on in the morning and it will be done after a long day of work.
Carmy says
I am in love with your pink plate! I know it’s summer but I’ve been craving chili all week and this one looks perfect! Love the kidney beans.
Tammy says
Wow this looks SO good and comforting! I’ve never added wine to my chili but that is a fantastic idea! I bet it adds so much body to the flavor.
Leslie says
Wine in chili?!? PURE GENIUS!!! Chili is perfect in every way and adding wine is just amazing!
Eden says
Haha!! Thank you!!
Kathryn says
Slow cooker chili is so great for the cooler months that are fast approaching! I’m a big fan of adding wine to chili – gives it so much flavor!!
Marisa F. Stewart says
I pretty much like you — our slow cooker along with our Dutch oven stays right in view. There is nothing better than some hearty soups and stews to get you through the cold weather. Wine? Beer? All is good!!
Veronika's Kitchen says
I cannot wait for the Fall to come! I’ve been craving a nice warm bowl of chili for the past few weeks, but it’s so hot outside…) Saving this recipe for later!
Leanne @ Crumb Top Baking says
Love my slow cooker and it definitely becomes a permanent fixture on my counter starting in September! Funny enough, the first recipe I usually make in my slow cooker in the fall is chili! And this recipe looks like a good one to try out this year!
Sharon says
It’s almost chili season! This slow cooker recipe is perfect to have for football parties this fall.
Kushigalu says
This chili recipe looks so delicious and comforting. I would love to try this recipe soon.
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says
I am always in the search for the best chili recipe, because I am convinced nothing can beat my dad’s. But this looks so good, it may still be in the running!!