The BEST Easy Slow Cooker Chilli Con Carne
Get ready to enjoy The BEST Easy Slow Cooker Chilli Con Carne, a flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings. This comforting meal combines lean ground beef, hearty beans, and a medley of spices, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker. With only 15 minutes of prep time, you can set it and forget it while the flavors meld beautifully over hours. Ideal for family dinners or game day celebrations, this customizable recipe allows you to serve it over rice, with tortilla chips, or even stuffed in baked potatoes. Impress your guests with a rich and satisfying dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: About 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g lean ground beef
- 1 medium red onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 stalks celery
- 400 g chopped tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato purée
- 400 g mixed beans in chili sauce
- 200 ml beef stock
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 ½ teaspoon chilli powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder or 1 small square of dark chocolate
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef, diced onions, and minced garlic. Sauté until the beef is browned and onions are soft.
- Transfer the mixture to your slow cooker and add chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, mixed beans, beef stock, and seasonings. Stir well.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5 hours until tender. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg