2-quart Slow Cooker Spicy Chili Recipe

My 2-quart slow Cooker Spicy Chili recipe is easy to throw together and a classic comfort food meal.  You can adjust the recipe with a few extra spices or substitutions to create your own personal taste twist.

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2 quart slow cooker Spicy Weekend Chili

Yield: 6 cups

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 hours

Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes

My stick to your ribs comfort food Chili recipe is made in a small 2-quart slow cooker and perfect for the small kitchen where space is a premium.

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Ingredients

• 1 (14.5-oz) diced tomatoes
• 1(15-oz)cans kidney beans
• 1 (5-oz) can tomato sauce
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon garlic chili sauce
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• ½ cup onion, diced
• ¼ green bell pepper, minced
• ½ pounds ground beef
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

1. Turn on the slow cooker to preheat while preparing ingredients.
2. Add the kidney beans, drained, diced tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic sauce, and minced garlic to a 2-quart slow cooker.
3. In a medium-sized skillet heat the olive oil and saute the green pepper and onion for 2-3 minutes and then add them to the slow cooker.
4. In the same skillet brown the ground beef, drain off the excess grease and add the browned beef to the slow cooker. Stir gently to mix the ingredients.
5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on a low setting for 5-6 hours.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 3 Serving Size: 2
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 341Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 599mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 8gSugar: 5gProtein: 28g

The nutritional information provided here are estimates and are not calculated by a registered dietitian.

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🧾Recipe Ingredients

• canned diced tomatoes
• canned kidney beans
• tomato sauce
• garlic cloves
• garlic chili sauce
• chili powder
• onion
• green bell pepper
• ground beef
• salt

🔪Cooking Instructions

Turn on the slow cooker to preheat while preparing the ingredients.

Add the drained kidney beans, diced tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic sauce, and minced garlic to a 2-quart slow cooker.

In a medium-sized skillet heat the olive oil and saute the green pepper and onion for 2-3 minutes and then add them to the slow cooker.

In the same skillet brown the ground beef, drain off any excess grease, and add the browned beef to the slow cooker.

Stir gently to mix the ingredients. Cover the slow cooker and cook on a low setting for 5-6 hours.

📖Substitutions and Variations

This chili is spicy and you can feel the heat.  If you think it might be a little too spicy then reduce the chili powder and chili sauce.  If you want your Chili to ignite a fire in your mouth then add a few red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne.

You can substitute ground turkey with great results.

Sometimes I substitute spicy Chili beans or black beans for a little variety.

🍴Slow Cooker Chili Recipe Prep

Sometimes the mood strikes and to make sure you have everything you need for last-minute Chili craving keep the following on hand:

• Freeze ground beef in ½ pound portions.
• Chop onions and green peppers and freeze in Ziploc bags.
• Stock a variety of beans for the Chili recipe.
• Stock canned tomatoes in the pantry.
• Chili Sauce has a long shelf life to keep some in the pantry.
• Never run out of Chili Powder!

💭Can You Freeze Chili?

Yes, let it cool down a bit, then freeze the Chili in single servings in a Ziploc bag.  Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and when ready to serve heat it up in the microwave or saucepan. 

In a hurry? Try my stovetop classic chili for two in a dutch oven.