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Slow-Cooker Chili Recipes

September 09, 2015
Photo: Lee Harrelson
Simmer low and slow for a warm, hearty bowl of chili.
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Curl Up With a Chili Cup

Photo: Randy Mayor

Our secret to a satisfying chili? The steamy simmer of a slow cooker. Go on: Plug it in and serve your family a dinner they will never forget.

This hearty slow cooker pork chili with pinto beans gets its smoky flavor from the combination of chili powder, cumin, oregano, tomatillos, and Mexican-style hot tomato sauce. The beer balances out the spice and helps to blend all of these hot-and-smoky ingredients.

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Pinto Bean Chili with Corn and Winter Squash

Photo: Oxmoor House

The spiciness of this light yet satisfying chili is complemented by the subtle sweetness of corn and winter squash. Queso fresco is a crumbly, slightly salty Mexican cheese that's available in many large supermarkets. If you can't find it, substitute crumbled feta or farmer cheese. For a heartier chili, add one cup thawed frozen meatless crumbles. For a vegan version, use shredded soy cheddar or mozzarella cheese.

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White Bean Chili with Corn Chip Crunch

Photo: Randy Mayor
View Recipe: White Bean Chili with Corn Chip Crunch

The classic munchy—corn chips—adds a little salty, crunchy punch to each bite.

 

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Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili

Photo Courtesy of Oxmoor House
View Recipe: Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili

This soup has a mild chile flavor. If you want more heat, increase the amount of chili powder and don't seed the jalapeños.

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Chickpea Chili

Photo: Nina Choi
View Recipe: Chickpea Chili

Chickpeas give an unexpected twist to classic chili. On second thought, nearly all of the flavors in this recipe give an entirely different flavor to the typical Tex-Mex staple, but it will soon become a classic.

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Crock-Pot Chili

Photo: Lee Harrelson

This super-easy slow-cooker chili recipe takes just minutes to prepare before simmering low and slow for 4 hours. Red wine adds body to this traditional chili, which features classic ingredients like green bell pepper, onion, stewed tomatoes, cumin, and chili powder.

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