Crock Pot Chili

This crock pot chili is one of those recipes that feels like home the minute it starts simmering. It’s rich, hearty, and slow-cooked to perfection, with smoky bacon, tender vegetables, and a blend of warm spices that make the whole house smell incredible. It’s the kind of meal meant for busy days, cold evenings, and gathering everyone around the table for seconds (and thirds).

Loaded with ground beef, mild Italian sausage, crispy bacon, beans, and tomatoes, this chili strikes the perfect balance of savory, slightly sweet, and just the right amount of heat. Everything comes together in the slow cooker for an easy, comforting meal that’s full of flavor and perfect for feeding a crowd, game days, or cozy family dinners. 🌶️🥄

rachaelpmclendon

Crock Pot Chili

Rich and hearty and loaded with bacon goodness!

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Prep Time 1 hour hr

Cook Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 5 hours hrs

Servings: 8

Course: Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

Meats

• 2 lbs Bacon cooked and chopped
• 1 lb Mild Italian Sausage browned, chopped, and drained
• 1 lb Ground Beef browned, chopped, and drained

Seasonings

• 4 tbsp Chili Powder
• 1 tbsp Dried Oregano
• 2 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Dried Basil
• 1 tsp Seasoned Salt
• 1 tsp Black Pepper
• 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 1 tsp Paprika

Vegetables

• 1 Red Bell Pepper finely diced
• 1 Green Bell Pepper finely diced
• 1/2 cup Celery finely diced
• 1/4 cup Yellow Onion finely diced
• 1 tbsp Galic minced
• 6 oz Tomato Paste

Other Ingredients

• 48 oz Chili Beans in Mild Chili Sauce not drained
• 56 oz Petite Diced Tomatoes not drained
• 1 1/2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
• 4 tbsp Dark Brown Sugar
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 3 tsp Beef Bouillon Paste
• 1 tbs Bacon Grease

Method

 

Meats

1. Brown, drain, and dice all meats. Be sure to brown the sausage and ground beef until it has a nice sear, this adds lots of flavor! Reserve bacon grease to cook vegetables.

Vegetables

1. Sauté peppers, celery, onion, and garlic in bacon grease in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat while stirring occasionally until tender, about 5-8 minutes. Add seasonings and tomato paste and cook an additional 1-3 minutes.

Assemble In Crock Pot

1. Add, meats, cooked vegetable and seasoning mixture, chili beans with liquid, diced tomatoes with liquid, sugar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and beef bouillon to crock pot. Cook on high heat for at least 4 hours to let the flavors come together. Can also be cooked on low for 6- 8 hours for more flavor.