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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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.
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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 Weekend Chili
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.
Michael Nguyen
For a heartier chili, add the whole pound of meat in vs the 1/2. Family thoroughly enjoyed it!
Talia
really easy and tasty, just the right amount.
Jen
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!