Mom’s "Cheater" Chili Recipe
Our Easy Chili Recipe is the fastest way to get hearty chili on the dinner table - made with beef, beans and tomatoes in a rich tomato sauce.
Servings: 8
Calories: 234kcal
Equipment
- Crock Pot (Slow Cooker)
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 15 ounces chili (any brand works)
- 15 ounces chili beans do not drain
- 1 can diced tomatoes do not drain
- 1/2 cup tomato juice
- salt & pepper to taste
GARNISHES:
- shredded cheddar cheese
- diced onions
- sour cream
Instructions
- In a large pot, add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook on medium heat until beef is browned and onion is soft and translucent. Drain excess fat.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until everything is heated through.
- Top with cheese, onions, sour cream, and any other garnishes you like.
Video
Notes
- To make this in a CrockPot or slow cooker, simply brown the beef and add all the ingredients to the CrockPot and cover. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Spoon some chili over other recipes to make a whole new meal! Some ideas are:
- Chili Dogs
- Cheese Fries
- Nachos
- Baked Potatoes
- Navajo Tacos
- Pour some over our homemade Macaroni and Cheese to made a Chili Mac
Nutrition
Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 435mg | Potassium: 714mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 640IU | Vitamin C: 85.8mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3.2mg