I love when the temperatures finally begin to drop and you can smell fall in the air. Even the light changes, giving everything a warm golden hue. As summer turns to fall, it ushers in one of my family’s favorite things – College Football. Game day parties are a great way to gather friends and cheer on your home teams while enjoying time together. Now, no game day would be complete with out game day food and one of our cherished traditions is piping hot slow cooker chili.
I purchased Hurst Slow Cooker Chili Beans from my local Publix and followed the recipe on the package.
Here is what you will need for the slow cooker chili:
1 15.5oz Package Hurst Slow Cooker Chili Beans
1 lb. ground beef
1 white onion diced
3 cloves garlic diced
1 green pepper diced
1 6 oz can tomato paste
1 can or box diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
7 cups water or beef stock
Salt to taste
To Prepare Slow Cooker Chili:
I like these slow cooker beans because they don’t require pre-soaking. Simply rinse and then sort through and discard any unwanted debris. Brown the ground beef and drain off any grease. Then pour the beans and ground beef into the slow cooker together.
While the beef is cooking you can prepare the other fresh ingredients by dicing up the peppers, garlic and onion. Then dump those into the slow cooker as well. The Hurst Slow Cooker Chili beans come with a seasoning packet. You will add HALF the packet at this point. Next add 7 cups of either water or beef stock. I used a combination of both. (DO NOT add the tomato ingredients yet)
Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 8-9 hours. Yoou can also run on high for 4-5 hours, but I’m going to be really honest. When it comes to slow cooker chili, that long low heat really is what brings out the flavor.
After the initial cooking period (low or high whatever you chose), add the diced tomatoes and the tomato paste and then cook on low for another 30-60 minutes.
Keep the slow cooker chili on warm until you are ready to serve. The longer on warm the more the chili will thicken and the flavor will intensify. I actually did the first round of slow cooking overnight, added the tomato ingredients in the morning, and then left it on warm all day until supper time.
Add any toppings that your family likes, such as cheese, chopped onions, sour cream, avocado. For a game day party you can even make a chili bar with the slow cooker and serving spoon at the front of the table and bowls and spoons for everyone and then all the toppings laid out across the table for guest to choose from. Chili is also great on Nachos, so another option for game day or a way to use leftovers for another meal later in the week!
You can head on over to the Hurst Beans website to print this slow cooker chili recipe and to get other great slow cooker meal ideas!
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What are your favorite toppings for slow cooker chili?
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Candi says
Chili is one of my all time favorites, I wish my kids would eat it.
lexie says
this seriously looks scrumptious! Thank you for the recipe I definitely will be cooking this!!
nicole says
1. that looks delicious and I think I may have to make it this weekend 2. the photo is perfect what a great shot 3. so easy to make which is definitely a plus. 🙂
Natalia says
Gotta love us some chilli! Yum.
Kirsten says
Chili is my favorite fall dish! I have never cooked it in a slow cooker though. I have to try some of your chili recipes. They all look delish!
Steph Jenssen says
I’ve never been a fan of chili (red meet doesn’t like me), but this recipe looks so wonderful! My mom and my brother love chili, so I’m definitely going to share this with them! 🙂
Stacey says
This is the perfect time of year for chili! And a crockpot full is perfect for weekend football watching.
Yona Williams says
I love making chili! It’s so filling, and I love topping it with sour cream. And, I had no idea that ‘slow cooker’ beans actually existed – I have never seen anything like that before.
alexandria waning says
I used to hate chili, but now I love it. I always make mine in the crockpot so I’m with you on this one.
QueenThrifty says
It is the perfect time of the year for chili. I love a good recipe.
Christine says
We love chili and are always looking for new recipes to try. I have to admit that I’ve never used dry beans before. I thought it would be much more difficult to cook.
Danielle Markley says
Not only is this a yummy fall recipe, but perfect for football season!!
sue says
I love a great chill recipe and using the slow cooker to cook this is perfect for the crazy lives so many of us lead. Im not in a cold climate (Mumbai, India) but even so I would love a large bowl of comfort chill
Debra says
I love using my slow cooker and this looks like the perfect excuse! Thanks for sharing!
Cynthia @craftoflaughter says
I never knew there were beans made just for the slow cooker! I usually make chili on the stove but will certainly try to do it in the crockpot. THanks for sharing
Logan Can says
Ohh man! Chili is so delicious this time of year. I am going to have to make some really soon! I have never tried it with dried beans! I will definitely give this recipe a try!