Chili in the Crockpot

Come home to Chili in the Crockpot tonight!

Rating: 5 out of 5.

This simple chili answers the question of what to do with meat that is left over from a beef or pork roast.

To make a satisfying chili in the Crockpot, you’ll need generous chunks of roasted beef (or pork) and traditional spices in a thick tomato base.

You could make a whole batch of Crockpot Chili in the time it takes to scroll down to the actual recipe on a lot of these websites…so, let’s get cookin’ (a more compact, printable version appears below):

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Chili in the Crockpot: Ingredients

  • 1 can diced tomatoes 28 oz.
  • 1 can water 28 oz.
  • 1/4c. corn meal
  • 2c. leftover roasted beef or pork
  • 1T. cumin
  • 2T. chili powder
  • pinch of garlic powder 
  • 1/4t. pepper
  • 1T. beef bouillon powder
  • 1 can dark red kidney beans, 15 oz. size, drained
  • chopped fresh parsley and tortilla strips for garnish if desired

How to Make Chili in the Crockpot

  1. Place all ingredients, except beans and garnish, a Crockpot. 
  2. Whisk to blend. 
  3. Set Crockpot to LOW and cook for 4 hours (give or take; its really flexible), or HIGH for 2 1/2 hours. 
  4. Stir in beans and continue heating for 25 minutes. 
  5. Season with parsley and tortilla strips, if desired; and serve. 

Chili in the Crockpot Printable Recipe

Chili in the Crockpot

This satisfying chili in the Crockpot features generous chunks of roasted beef (or pork) and traditional spices in a thick tomato base.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 15 minutes
Course: first course, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Tex Mex
Keyword: best crockpot chili, chili in the crockpot, chilli recipe crock pot, crockpot chili easy, how to make chili in the crockpot
Servings: 6
Calories: 225kcal
Cost: $8

Ingredients

  • 1 can diced tomatoes 28 oz.
  • 1 can water 28 oz.
  • ¼ c. corn meal
  • 2 c. leftover roasted beef or pork
  • 1 T. cumin
  • 2 T. chili powder
  • 1 pinch garlic powder
  • ¼ t. pepper
  • T. beef bouillon powder
  • 1 can dark red kidney beans 15-19 oz. size, drained
  • chopped fresh parsley and tortilla strips for garnish if desired

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients, except beans and garnish, in Crockpot. 
  • Whisk to blend. 
  • Set Crockpot to LOW and cook for 4 hours (give or take; its really flexible), or HIGH for 2 1/2 hours. 
  • Stir in beans and continue heating for 25 minutes. 
  • Season with parsley and tortilla strips, if desired; and serve. 

Chili in the Crockpot: Tips for Success

  • The amount of meat stated is flexible.
  • You probably already have a crockpot or two, but they make great gifts, too! I just found this Crockpot bundle (view here), in which you get a round pot, an oval pot, and a mini. 
  • I think it’s safer to get your food to 160 degrees ASAP; although many prefer to “set it and forget it”). In Step 4, set Crockpot to HIGH, and heat the food for 30 minutes, before turning it to LOW. Then, proceed in 2-3 hours. 
  • To get the best of both, you can do the Steps 1-3 on the stove, heat to 160, and transfer to Crockpot… then set it and forget it!
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By Gail McGaffigan

Gail was raised in a traditional, one-income family. She and her family have been living happily on one income since 2004.