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    2-Quart Slow Cooker Spicy Chili Recipe

    LAST UPDATED: Feb 12, 2021 · PUBLISHED: Jan 31, 2021 · BY: Sydney · 3 Comments

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    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.

    Looking for something meatless, try my tasty slow cooker veggie chili recipe. Looking for more slow cooker recipe ideas? Check out more great recipes for a small slow cooker.

    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.

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    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.

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    Visit my web story for slow cooker spicy chili for quick recipe directions

    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. 

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    spicy chili in 2 quart crockpot

    Spicy Weekend Chili

    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.
    4.65 from 14 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 hours
    Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
    Servings: 6 cups
    Calories: 341kcal
    Author:Sydney Dawes

    Ingredients

    • 1 14.5-oz diced tomatoes
    • 1 15-ozcans 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

    • Turn on the slow cooker to preheat while preparing ingredients.
    • Add the kidney beans, drained, 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 the 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.

    Notes

    • 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.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2g | Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 599mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g

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    1. Michael Nguyen

      January 18, 2022 at 1:05 pm

      For a heartier chili, add the whole pound of meat in vs the 1/2. Family thoroughly enjoyed it!

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    2. Talia

      August 11, 2021 at 10:00 pm

      5 stars
      really easy and tasty, just the right amount.

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    3. Jen

      February 16, 2021 at 12:46 am

      5 stars
      Very good! Thank you for sharing this small batch recipe. It was spicy but mild and the perfect amount for me. I served it my favorite way— with diced onion and sharp cheese sprinkled on top and warm, buttered up, cornbread muffins, yum!

      Reply

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