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Crock Pot Cowboy Chili

When cold weather rolls in and comfort food beckons, this Crock Pot Cowboy Chili answers with bold flavor and down-home ease. Just toss everything in the slow cooker and let it simmer to perfection.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 15 minutes
Course: Entree, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cowboy chili', crock pot cowboy chili
Servings: 8
Calories: 376kcal
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 cup ketchup 8 ounces
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 16 ounces pork and beans
  • 15.5 ounces chili beans
  • 1 small green pepper diced finely
  • black pepper dash
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet, drain excess fat.
  • Add all ingredients to a slow cooker insert; stir to mix.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.

Notes

  • Do I need to drain my ground beef once it's cooked? Yes, drain off any excess grease after browning your ground beef.
  • Can I use other types of beans in this chili? You can substitute your favorite canned beans or whatever might be in the pantry. Don't have pork and beans? Use a can of baked beans instead.
  • Do I need to drain the beans before adding them to chili? Don't drain your pork and beans or chili beans - add everything to the crock pot!
  • Is this cowboy chili sweet or spicy? This particular recipe has a sweeter flavor, but if you are looking for more of a spicy kick, you can easily modify to your liking.
  • The nutritional information below is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 977mg | Potassium: 745mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 197IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 4mg