Crock Pot Chili
Photo courtesy of Ashlee Whitlock.

Background:  Crock Pot Chili is an easy answer to a meal on a crisp Autumn day. It is also an easy recipe to change up a bit, making it a regular staple meal in your menu planning. Being a Colorado native, my family loves our green chili. When I make my Crock Pot chili recipe, I sub ½ cup of 505 Green Chili for the cayenne pepper.  We prefer the flavor and heat from the green chili over the cayenne pepper. You may also try substituting the ground beef with cubed or shredded chicken.

  • 2 pounds ground beef 80% lean
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can chili beans
  1. Cook the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat until browned. Drain grease.
  2. Add all the ingredients to the Crock Pot and stir until well combined.
  3. Cover and cook on low all day, 8-10 hours.
  4. Garnish with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Serve with Ashlee’s Skillet Jalapeno Cornbread with Honey Butter for a truly comforting meal.

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  • Ashlee Whitlock

    Ashlee was born and raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado and loves everything that our beautiful state has to offer. She met her husband, Luke while he was stationed at Fort Carson. They have moved around the country as he continues to serve in the United States Army. Ashlee’s favorite thing in the world is being a mom to her son Carter. As a family, they love to travel and are always planning the next trip. Colorado Springs will always be home to Ashlee, and she wants to see it thrive.

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Ashlee Whitlock
Ashlee Whitlock
Ashlee was born and raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado and loves everything that our beautiful state has to offer. She met her husband, Luke while he was stationed at Fort Carson. They have moved around the country as he continues to serve in the United States Army. Ashlee’s favorite thing in the world is being a mom to her son Carter. As a family, they love to travel and are always planning the next trip. Colorado Springs will always be home to Ashlee, and she wants to see it thrive.

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  5. […] Background: Too hot to bake something in your oven? Try the stovetop and a cast iron skillet to create a delicious side to any meal. You can make this skillet jalapeno cornbread recipe without the jalapenos if you prefer.  Either way, when served with the honey butter, this jalapeno cornbread will not last!  It is a perfect side when entertaining or goes great with one of our chili recipes – Chili “Mac or Crock Pot Chili! […]

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