Traditional Chili (Crockpot Version)

Ingredients

    Instructions

  1. Brown the meat:

  2. Sauté aromatics:

  3. Bloom tomato paste:

  4. Transfer to slow cooker:

  5. Add remaining ingredients:

  6. Season:

  7. Cook:

    Low: 4–5 hours; High: 2.5–3 hours

  8. Finish:

    Too thick → add a splash of broth

    Too thin → remove lid for final 30 minutes

  9. Notes

Browning the meat and blooming the tomato paste are key steps for depth of flavor.

The sausage adds salt and spice, so adjust seasoning at the end.

This recipe makes a big batch and freezes extremely well.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🌶️Chili

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 4h

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