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Take your chili to the next level when you make this delicious Crock Pot Chipotle Chili Recipe. Lots of chipotle peppers, adobo sauce and more come together for a flavor packed dish your family will go crazy over.
Everyone loves chili around here so I’m always looking for new ways to make it. This chipotle chili in adobo sauce is so easy to make and so amazing with all of the chipotle flavor.
If you loved our Crock Pot Chipotle Chicken Bowl Recipe and our Crock Pot Chipotle Chicken Tacos, you are going to absolutely love this new crock pot recipe.
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Why We Love This Recipe:
This chili has a delicious smoky flavor and is made with simple ingredients. We eat chili a lot during the colder months and I love adding in chipotles for added flavor.
All of the seasonings come together for such an amazing meal. The flavor is really delicious.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef
- Onion (I use frozen diced onions)
- Minced Garlic
- Diced Tomatoes
- Tomato Sauce
- Black Beans
- Chipotle Chiles Peppers in adobo
- Beef Broth
- Chili Powder
- Dried Oregano
- Ground Cumin
- Salt and Pepper
For the full list of ingredients and recipe, scroll to the bottom of the post to see the recipe card.
Variations Ideas:
- Change Meat – Feel free to make this chili with ground turkey if you prefer. You can even do a combination of ground beef and ground turkey.
- Beans – You can easily use different types of beans or add in more beans. We recommend white bean, red kidney beans or pinto beans.
- Spices – We like adding in our own spices but you can also make Homemade Chili Seasoning or use a packet chili seasoning.
Step by Step Ingredients:
This recipe is so simple and anyone can make it!
- Step 1 – First, just brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain the meat after cooking to remove excess grease.
- Step 2 – Put the browned ground beef in the slow cooker.
- Step 3 – Add in all the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker in the chipotles in adobo.
- Step 4 – I like to cook this on low for several hours but you can certainly cook this on high if you prefer.
- Step 5 – Stir to combine before serving and enjoy.
Recipe Tips:
- Brown Ground Beef – We recommend browning the ground beef before adding to the slow cooker. If you have a Instant Pot Aura you can brown you beef right in the slow cooker.
- Make Ahead – Chili is great to make ahead of time as we think it is even better the next day. One way we prepare to make this chili is by chopping the onions ahead of time to save time.
- Combining Ingredients – All the ingredients cooks easily in the slow cooker. Just toss everything in the crockpot and heat. Stir throughout the cooking time for best results.
Chili Topping Ideas:
The chili is amazing alone but we love a good topping bar around here. We like to load our chili with all sorts of yummy toppings and the kids enjoy it too.
- Shredded Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Avocado
- Green Onion
- Hot Sauce
- Fresh Lime
- Cilantro
- Diced Jalapeno Peppers
- Saltine Crackers
- Corn Chips
- Tortilla Chips
Serving Suggestions:
Chili is a rich and hearty meal, so we really keep it simple and make this easy homemade cornbread.
You can also try Cheddar Jalapeno Cornbread Recipe for a little extra kick.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The leftovers will last about 5 days.
Yes, this chili freezes great. Once the chili has cooled to room temperature, place in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.
When ready to serve, thaw the chili in the fridge overnight. Then reheat in the microwave or stovetop. You can also put back in the crock pot to reheat.
More Easy Chili Recipes:
- Crock Pot Vegetarian Chili Recipe
- Crock Pot Chili Mac Recipe
- One Pot Tex-Mex Chicken Chili Recipe
- Crock Pot Frito Chili Pie Recipe
- Crock Pot Vegetable and Beef Chili Recipe
- Keto Chili Recipe
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Crock Pot Chipotle Chili Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 onion diced
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 cans diced tomatoes 15 oz each
- 1 tomato sauce 14 oz
- 2 cans black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo chopped
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- optional toppings
- sour cream
- cheddar cheese
- jalapenos
- avocado
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef and drain the fat.
- Place in a crock pot. Add the rest of the ingredients to the crock pot.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3.
- Stir to combine and serve with your favorite chili toppings.
Kinda bland but I’d make again