Slow Cooker Texas-Style Beef Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

A rich and hearty beef chili slow-cooked with bold Texan spices, perfect for a comforting dinner or game day feast. This American-inspired beef 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 480 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

• 1.5 lbs ground beef
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 can (15 oz), rinsed and drained kidney beans
• 1 can (15 oz), rinsed and drained black beans
• 3 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small, seeded and finely chopped (optional) jalapeño

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 1.5 lbs ground beef and 1 small finely chopped jalapeño (if using) to the skillet. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes.
3. Step 3: Transfer the beef mixture to a slow cooker. Add 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce, 1 cup beef broth, 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, 1 can (15 oz) black beans, 3 tbsp chili powder, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Stir well to combine all ingredients, 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: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.