Crockpot Chili Dump and Go Recipes
Chili is a perfect dish for the slow cooker: easy to throw together, simmered to perfection, and packed with flavor. Whether you like it meaty, spicy, or full of beans, these crockpot "dump and go" chili recipes will have you covered with minimal effort and maximum taste.
➡ Classic Beef Chili Recipe
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can tomato sauce
1 packet chili seasoning
1 tsp cumin
1/2 cup beef broth
Instructions:
1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet, then drain any excess fat.
2. Dump the cooked beef into the crockpot.
3. Add the kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili seasoning, cumin, and beef broth.
4. Stir everything together, cover, and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
5. Serve with your favorite chili toppings like sour cream, cheese, or green onions.
➡ Chicken Chili Recipe
Ingredients:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
1 can diced green chilies
1 can corn, drained
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions:
1. Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
2. Add the white beans, green chilies, corn, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and chicken broth.
3. Stir everything to combine, ensuring the chicken is covered with liquid.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours.
5. Shred the chicken with two forks before serving. Top with shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream.
➡ Vegetarian Chili Recipe
Ingredients:
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can corn, drained
1 can diced green chilies
1 packet chili seasoning
1 tsp paprika
4 cups vegetable broth
Instructions:
1. Dump all the beans, diced tomatoes, corn, diced green chilies, chili seasoning, paprika, and vegetable broth into the crockpot.
2. Stir everything together and cover.
3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, stirring occasionally.
4. Serve with toppings like sliced avocado, jalapeños, or shredded cheese for an extra kick.
➡ Turkey Chili Recipe
Ingredients:
1 lb ground turkey
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can tomato sauce
1 packet chili seasoning
1 tsp cumin
1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions:
1. Brown the ground turkey in a skillet, then drain any excess fat.
2. Dump the cooked turkey into the crockpot.
3. Add the kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili seasoning, cumin, and chicken broth.
4. Stir everything together and cover.
5. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, and serve hot with your favorite toppings like cheese, green onions, or tortilla chips.
➡ Beef and Sweet Potato Chili Recipe
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can tomato sauce
1 packet chili seasoning
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup beef broth
Instructions:
1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet and drain any excess fat.
2. Add the cooked beef, diced sweet potatoes, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili seasoning, cinnamon, and beef broth to the crockpot.
3. Stir everything together and cover.
4. Cook on low for 6-7 hours, or until the sweet potatoes are tender. Serve with sour cream or avocado slices.
Tips and Swap Ideas
Meat Options: Ground turkey or chicken is a great substitute for beef if you're looking to lighten things up. You can also use sausage for a richer flavor.
Beans: Mix and match different types of beans based on what you have in the pantry. Pinto beans, navy beans, or chickpeas are great alternatives.
Spice it Up: Add some chopped jalapeños or hot sauce if you like your chili with extra heat. You can also increase the chili powder for more kick.
Toppings: Chili is made even better with the right toppings! Try sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped green onions, cilantro, or crushed tortilla chips.
Vegetarian/Plant-Based: For a vegetarian version, just add more beans or substitute with lentils, tofu, or tempeh for added protein. You can also skip the broth and use a vegetable-based option.
