YaYa's Crock Pot Chili
This Crock Pot Chili is a hearty, flavor-packed dish perfect for chilly evenings, game day gatherings, or busy weeknights. With your choice of ground venison, beef, or turkey, plus a blend of beans, tomatoes, and warming spices, this recipe delivers just the right balance of heat and richness. A touch of cocoa deepens the flavor, and a splash of beer can be added for extra depth. Let the slow cooker do the work, and you’ll have a satisfying one-pot meal that the whole family will love.
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 320kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground venison beef, or turkey
- 2 onions diced
- 1 green pepper diced
- 1 tablespoon jalapeño finely chopped
- 1 14-ounce can Mexican-style tomatoes (like Rotel)
- 2 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika smoked if available
- 1 14-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 14-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- Beer optional
Instructions
- Brown the ground meat in a skillet until no longer pink.
- Add onions and green pepper, cooking until onions are soft and translucent.
- Transfer meat and vegetables to your slow cooker.
- Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, spices, beans, broth, cocoa, and beer if using.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or green onions.