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You can’t beat a good bowl of chili, and this might just be the best crock-pot/slow cooker chili recipe you’ll ever make! Whether you are cooking for a weekend game-day crowd or just the family, this one is sure to requested over and over. It’s rich, hearty, and full of flavor with tender ground beef, slow-simmered spices, and just the right balance of smoky and savory. It’s kid friendly, but you can easily spice it up with red pepper flakes or jalapeño seeds if you like a little kick. Everything comes together in the crock pot for an easy dinner that tastes like it cooked all day.
Ingredients:
2 lb ground beef
1 large onion, diced
1 jalapeño, diced with seeds removed (keep seeds for more heat)
1 poblano pepper, diced, seeds removed
3 cloves garlic, minced
1½ cups beef broth
2 cans (14 oz) petite diced tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) chili beans
2 Tbsp tomato paste
2 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ancho chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp Mexican oregano or regular oregano
½ tsp ground coriander
½ tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp cocoa powder (optional but adds depth)
Salt and black pepper to taste
½ to 1 tsp vinegar or a squeeze of lime at the end
Instructions:
Brown the beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until deep brown, then transfer to the crock pot with about half a cup of broth. In the same pan, sauté the onion, poblano, and jalapeño until softened, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in the spices and tomato paste, toast for about 30 seconds, then add a splash of broth to deglaze. Pour everything into the crock pot with the beef, add tomatoes, beans, and remaining broth, and stir to combine. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours until thick and rich. Taste and adjust seasoning, then finish with vinegar or lime juice before serving.
Layer over a bed of corn chips with cheddar, sour cream, jalapeños, or chives and enjoy a hearty bowl of chili that’s perfect for any night of the week.
48 Comments
Great job editing it yourself. Love it
Zach! That looks absolutely delicious and I have never tried cheese in my chili. Thanks for sharing the chili recipe. I am praying for Whitney to have a safe delivery and healthy baby and congratulations
Yummy God bless.
Looks so good Zack!! I'm a big chili person and I'm not crazy about the beans either but they sure add a flavor to it that you miss if they are not some in there. Fritos is so good in there but after all my years of research lol😅 the best chips is those tgif Friday chips the cheddar and bacon flavor. Absolutely awesome. Love the crockpot meals also. I love cooking that way 😊
Delicious!,,, ♥️🙏🏻🙏🏻
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This looks so yummy. Thank for sharing.
That looks good. Was that a little bird in the window? I think he thinks you’re chili looks good too.😁
welcome back Zach and congratulations on baby number six
Looks good. You did a great job of filming yourself.
Thanks for sharing another wonderful recipe. I can’t wait to make it. Congratulations to Whitney and you on the new baby You’re family is so beautiful. God bless you all ❤
I agree, NEVER skip the step of browning the ground meat. That’d be gross not to imo. I just love how you’re so passionate about cooking. I bet it’s something special because all your siblings say you have a gift. I wish I could try your cooking ❤I’ll just have to make your recipes
That’s so funny because Burger King does smell good when you pass by & hungry 😂❤
❤ Congratulations, Zach and Whitney 🎉🎉
I love crock pot meals and chili is one of my faves! Looks delicious, Zach! Another mouth watering video. Thank you!
Congratulations on the new baby coming . Love your recipes ❤ they are amazing and delicious ❤God Bless you and your family
Zach, your chili looks sooooooo good! I only have a crockpot to cook in because, I blew my stove a decade or two ago. I'd have to brown my hamburger meat in it. And since I only have one good hand I'd have to get the onions already cut up at Walmart. I'm hungry for some chili on this cool Sunday morning. Really enjoyed your video. Have a blessed Sunday. Love y'all and God Bless! ❤️
I saw Alex G from The Kitchen say the heat of the jalapeño comes from the ribs not the seeds. Since the seeds touch we think it’s the seeds but it’s really the ribs of the pepper. Interesting huh? So we need to get the ribs off also for less/no heat.
It seems like it's going to be spicy with the jalapeno
congratulations on the new baby on the way
I've never heard of lettuce on chili
Trying this today! I noticed on one of your chili recipes you called for crushed tomatoes, have you noticed the diced work better?
Try adding a can of hominy! It’s so good!
Would love to see a spooky themed cooking episode! Some halloween snacks with the kids or something fun. Thanks for a new video! Continuing to pray for Erin 😊
Your chilli looks delicious.
Hey Zach! So good to see you again. Do you edit these videos? If so, I could learn a thing or two from you for sure! Love the dual camera set up too. Youre making amazing content. Just keep going!
Looks yummy. I always add the beans last 30 minutes they get less mushy
Yum …
Stop! My mouth is watering! 😊
“Lose-lose situation” lol did you go to culinary school or take cooking lessons? You’ve got great skills
Oh this was the chili from the sleepover – excellent! Another Bates recipe to try 😋
If you add a cinnamon stick and/or an ounce of sweetened chocolate, the flavor is so much deeper and richer.
Yum!! We live in Southeastern Colorado and eat a ton of chili. Im going to try it with shaved lettuce on mine the next time. I only like pinto or black beans in my chili. We will also have Cincinnati chili. It was on an episode of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. You put spaghetti noodles on the bottom then your chili, so good. I love hearing your kids in the background, as well as them popping in the help or taste test. ❤
Sounds delicious.
Looked delicious. I love me some good chili,especially on a cool day.
Oh Ive been waiting for a new cooking video from you! This looks delicious. I cant wait to try it. I am crossing my fingers you'll have Michaela back soon!
For the jalapeños take a spoon while it is whole and go around the outside of the pit. It will get all the ribs out and the seeds.
Bring on soup season I think my family and I have been eating soup non stop lol my mom made chilli it was so hearty I put it on my fries and cheeseburger last week then she made us creamy taco soup oh so good !!!! Your chilli looked amazing !!! Im making a chicken pot pie casserole this week for my mom !! And BTW so happy for you and Whitney congratulations on the Lil sweetie on the way !!! Youre building your lil squad praying for a healthy and safe birth !!! Cant wait to see them soon !!! 😊❤🎉🙏
I love the new intro!
Could you talk about the knives that you use? They look so sharp and easy to cut with. Will be making this recipe when it gets a little colder. Thank you!!
Looks good Zach. How many adults will this recipe feed? (Approx)
Your food always looks so good! What Bush’s beans was that. I couldn’t quite see. Congratulations on your new bundle of joy on the way! I enjoy Whitney and the kids and you so much. Please keep this VLOGing going. The surprise overnighter was a hoot! So fun! Truly blesses me to watch your fun times as a Christian family! ❤
Ninja possible pot.. it can cook the meat in the same pot.. then switch to slow cook. I use mine 3 to 5 times a week
Looking forward to trying this recipe! What camera do you use for your vlogs?
Looks delicious! 🤤
When I make chili or anything with beans I always rinse my beans in a colander to cut down on sodium.
Thank you for sharing the Chili recipe. I grew up in Mexico and leaned about chili this way in the USA when I came to learn English back in 1976. I make it a little different because of problems with spicy food now. Love that you enjoy sharing your recipes with the rest of us. Blessings
I just watched the video short of Jaden making the oatmeal chocolate cookies. I love hearing and watching children laughing and having fun.
Love the bates family!