Slow-Cooker Beef and Bean Chili

Step 1: Brown beef in a pan, drain fat.
Step 2: Add all ingredients to a slow cooker.
Step 3: Cook on high for 1 hour or low for 3 hours.
Step 4: Stir before serving.

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-29 · Updated 2026-03-29

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A hearty, smoky chili loaded with tender beef, kidney beans, and tomatoes, ready in under an hour. This American-inspired beef recipe (vegetarian-friendly), ready in about 70 minutes, pairs ground beef, kidney beans, diced tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 60 min Serves 6 American cuisine 240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

500g ground beef
2 cups, drained kidney beans
2 cups diced tomatoes
1, chopped onion
2 cloves, minced garlic
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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