Slow Cooker Bing-Inspired Spiced Beef Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

Hearty slow-cooked beef chili infused with warm spices and a rich tomato base, offering a comforting depth reminiscent of layered Bing search results. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 375 minutes, pairs ground beef, yellow onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 15 oz, drained and rinsed kidney beans
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 diced red bell pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook for 6-7 minutes, breaking up the meat until browned and no longer pink. Transfer beef to slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 diced yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 diced red bell pepper. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Transfer vegetables to the slow cooker with the beef. Add 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes, 15 oz drained kidney beans, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 cup beef broth, 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until flavors meld and chili thickens.
5. Step 5: Stir well before serving and garnish as desired with sour cream or chopped cilantro.