Easy Slow Cooker Chili Con Carne
Easy Slow Cooker Chili Con Carne is the ultimate comfort food—rich, hearty, and packed with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and spices. A touch of dark chocolate adds deep flavor, and the slow cooker does all the work. This bold, meaty chili is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or feeding a hungry crowd.
- Prep Time: 10–15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Total Time: 6–8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex / American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
750 g lean ground beef
1 onion, peeled and diced
800 g canned chopped tomatoes (two 400 g cans)
800 g canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
75 g tomato paste
2 beef bouillon cubes
3 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp dried oregano
4 tsp garlic powder
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
25 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
2 green bell peppers, chopped
Instructions
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Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, then transfer to a slow cooker.
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Add onion, chopped tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato paste, bouillon cubes, cumin, cayenne pepper, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and dark chocolate.
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Stir to combine.
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Cook on HIGH for 6 hours or LOW for 8 hours.
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About 30 minutes before cook time ends, stir in chopped bell peppers.
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Once the peppers are tender and chili is thick and aromatic, serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Black beans or pinto beans can replace kidney beans.
No dark chocolate? Substitute with 1 tablespoon cocoa powder.
Add extra veggies like corn or carrots for more texture.
Use fresh garlic (4–5 cloves) if preferred over powder.
