I call every Sunday in my house Slow Cooker Sunday! I love to keep my Sundays stress-free and this is one of the ways I do so. One of my family’s favorite Slow Cooker Sunday meals is this Easy Crock Pot Chili Recipe! It’s always a winner and my family always goes back for seconds!
What’s so great about this easy Crock Pot Chili Recipe?
Well, to begin with, you don’t have to use a Crockpot! You can use any slow cooker or the Instant Pot in slow cooker mode.
Now that I own an Instant Pot, It has taken over all of my Crock Pot meals because the Instant Pot’s Slow Cooker mode works just as well and I can brown my meat in the same pot on Saute mode. Hey, fewer dishes is always a win for me!
I’ve fallen so in love with my Instant Pot! If you would like to check out some of my other Instant Pot recipes click here for my other Instant Pot posts or Here for YouTube Videos.
What makes this Chili recipe different than others?
To my recipe I have incorporated some traditional Puerto Rican ingredients that I love using on all of my food. I feel that Sofrito just elevated any dish to a whole different level. I’ve made this recipe, not just for my family but for my church’s pot lucks and other family get togethers and it’s always a winner. People always come back for more!
Easy Crock Pot Chili Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Slow cooker or Instant Pot (slow cooker mode)
- 1 mixing spoon
- 1 pan To brown meat if using a traditional slow cooker. If using the Instant Pot, Meat can be brown on Saute mode.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Meat
- 1 can Petite Diced Tomatoes
- 1 8oz Can Tomato Sauce
- 2 cans Chili Beans
- 1 Diced Onion
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro
- 2 tbs Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Adobo
- 2 tsp Brown Sugar
- 2 tbsp Sofrito
Instructions
- Add meat, adobo, sofrito, and onion in a pan a brown the meat along with the veggies and mix well.I will be using my Instant Pot so I will be browning my meat on Saute mode in my Instant Pot.
- Once meat is done browning, place meat in slow cooker and add all of the remaining ingredients. If using Instant t simply add all remaining ingredients to the pot and mix well.
- Mix everything very well, place lid on slow cooker, and cook on low for 6 hours.If using Instant pot, cancel Saute mode, place lid on the pot, and set Instant Pot on slow cooker mode for 6 hours.
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Notes
- This can be done in both a slow cooker or Instant Pot using slow cooker mode.
- You can serve this with some delicious corn bread (our favorite), rice, or side salad.
- Top chili with shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, diced avocado, sour cream,
- Save leftovers in the fridge up to 2-3 days.
So what are you waiting for? With this recipe, you can create and easy yet delicious meal. Whether you’re serving it up for a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends, this slow cooker chili is sure to be a hit. So, fire up your slow cooker, gather your ingredients, and get ready to make a new favorite meal!
