{"id":"f648fc86-d495-436c-a354-427079faaec6","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/f648fc86-d495-436c-a354-427079faaec6","source_url":"https://www.thecountrycook.net/best-crock-pot-chili/","title":"The Best Crock Pot Chili","description":"his recipe for The Best Crock Pot Chili gets better as it cooks low and slow in the slow cooker. Ground beef, seasonings and tons of flavor!","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT360M","total_time":"PT375M","image_url":"https://www.thecountrycook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/crock-pot-chili-thumbnail.png","archive":{"provider":"wayback","snapshot_url":"https://web.archive.org/web/20190404060351id_/https://www.thecountrycook.net/best-crock-pot-chili/","original_url":"https://www.thecountrycook.net/best-crock-pot-chili/","captured_at":"2019-04-04T06:03:51.000Z"},"ingredients":[{"text":"1 lb ground beef","item":"ground beef","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1  stalk celery, (chopped)","item":"celery,","quantity":1,"unit":"stalk","preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"1  onion, (finely diced)","item":"onion,","quantity":1,"preparation":"finely diced"},{"text":"1 ½ tbsp chili powder","item":"chili powder","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tsp cumin","item":"cumin","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ tbsp garlic, (minced)","item":"garlic,","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"1 (15 oz) can petite diced tomatoes","item":"petite diced tomatoes","quantity":1,"unit":"can","metric_alternate":{"quantity":15,"unit":"oz"}},{"text":"1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce","item":"tomato sauce","quantity":1,"unit":"can","metric_alternate":{"quantity":15,"unit":"oz"}},{"text":"1 (15 oz) can dark red kidney beans","item":"dark red kidney beans","quantity":1,"unit":"can","metric_alternate":{"quantity":15,"unit":"oz"}},{"text":"1 (15 oz) can beef broth","item":"beef broth","quantity":1,"unit":"can","metric_alternate":{"quantity":15,"unit":"oz"}},{"text":"1 (15 oz) can refried beans","item":"refried beans","quantity":1,"unit":"can","metric_alternate":{"quantity":15,"unit":"oz"}},{"text":"1 tsp Worcestershire sauce","item":"Worcestershire sauce","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"salt and pepper, to taste","item":"salt and pepper","preparation":"to taste"},{"text":"shredded cheddar cheese, chopped onions and sour cream","item":"shredded cheddar cheese","preparation":"chopped onions and sour cream"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a medium skillet, brown and crumble ground beef with celery, onion and garlic over medium high heat (until meat is completely brown and vegetables are tender.) Season with salt and pepper."},{"number":2,"text":"Drain excess grease and pour beef mixture into a 4-quart or larger crock pot."},{"number":3,"text":"Open cans of tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans (do not rinse or drain) and refried beans, beef broth and dump those into the crock pot."},{"number":4,"text":"Add chili powder, cumin, Worcestershire sauce and mix thoroughly. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover with lid and cook on low for 4-6 hours (the longer, the better)."},{"number":5,"text":"Taste before serving and add more salt and pepper as necessary."}],"date_published":"2026-10-31T02:35:30.28388+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-31T02:35:30.28388+00:00"}