• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
Mamá Maggie's Kitchen
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Beef
    • Breakfast
    • Chicken
    • Desserts
    • Drinks
    • Pork
    • Seafood
    • Side Dishes
    • Soups
    • Vegetarian
    • Healthy
    • Mexican
    • Holiday Recipes
    • Learn
  • Cookbooks
  • Shop
  • Courses
    • Tamales
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Cookbooks
  • Courses
  • Shop
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • Recipes
    • Cookbooks
    • Courses
    • Shop
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Beef » Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili

    Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili

    Last Updated June 4, 2019. Originally Posted November 15, 2016 By Maggie Unzueta

    This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Slowcooker Chipotle Chili is delicious with big, bold flavors that will warm you up on a cold day. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili is delicious with big, bold flavors that will warm you up on a cold day. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Is it chilly out there? Because it’s chili in here. 😀

    When I was little, my mom used to make chili beans. It wasn’t until much, much later in life that I learned what she called “chili beans” was actually chili. My mom makes some killeee chili too. Her Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili would be a blue ribbon winner at any chili cookoff.

    Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili is delicious with big, bold flavors that will warm you up on a cold day. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Chipotle is smoked jalapeño. It’s spicy, yes. You don’t need a lot. You just need a little bit. One chipotle pepper diced up for an entire pot of Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili goes a long way.

    Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili is delicious with big, bold flavors that will warm you up on a cold day. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Diced green peppers and onions give tons of flavor to the Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili.

    Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili is delicious with big, bold flavors that will warm you up on a cold day. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Can’t make Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili without some cumin love. Keep it cumin, love. Keep it cumin, love. Don’t crock, baby. Don’t crock. Actually, you do “crock” this one. In fact, it’s a total “crock” of beans and beefy goodness.

    Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili is delicious with big, bold flavors that will warm you up on a cold day. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Canned pinto beans are somewhat sacrilegious in the Mexican world. My mom always had a big pot of beans going, and for years, I did too. Nowadays, I have very little time. I’ll gladly spend the extra 30 cents in buying a can of pinto beans. 30 cents makes sense since I’m so busy.

    Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili is delicious with big, bold flavors that will warm you up on a cold day. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    You will need two cans of tomato sauce. Instead of hitting the sauce 😉 you can use cans of diced tomato instead.

    Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili is delicious with big, bold flavors that will warm you up on a cold day. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Now let the slow cooker do its magic. 8 hours on low and 4-6 hours on high.

    Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili is delicious with big, bold flavors that will warm you up on a cold day. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili is delicious with big, bold flavors that will warm you up on a cold day. Hope you enjoy!

    Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili is delicious with big, bold flavors that will warm you up on a cold day. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili

    Slowcooker Chipotle Chili is delicious with big, bold flavors that will warm you up on a cold day. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American/ Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
    Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 175kcal
    Author: Maggie Unzueta

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 3/4 cup diced onion
    • 1 diced green bell pepper
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 10.75 ounce cans tomato sauce
    • 2 15 ounce can pinto beans, drained
    • 1/2 cup beef broth
    • 1/2 cup corn
    • 1 chipotle pepper finely diced
    • 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
    • 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • Sour cream optional
    • Cheddar cheese optional
    • Green onions optional

    Instructions

    • Cook ground beef. Drain.
    • Put cooked ground beef and all remaining ingredients in the slow cooker.
    • Set slow cooker on low for 8 hours or 4-6 hours on high.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    You can add one chipotle pepper diced up for an entire pot of Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili goes a long way.
    Diced green peppers and onions give tons of flavor to the Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili.
     
    Instead of making the Pinto Beans from scratch you can use canned pinto beans
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 399mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 13.9mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2.4mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @MamaMaggiesKitchen or tag #MamaMaggiesKitchen!


    Pin It For Later
    Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili is delicious with big, bold flavors that will warm you up on a cold day. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen


    Filed Under: Beef, Recipes

    About Maggie Unzueta

    Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Melynda Brown

      November 15, 2016 at 2:31 pm

      I enjoy chipotle chili, and your chili looks delcious! I think it is the smoky part that I find so enjoyable. thanks.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        November 16, 2016 at 7:46 pm

        Oh yeah! The smoky part is my favorite too. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Lauren

      November 15, 2016 at 5:15 pm

      I love love love chipotles in chili but have left them out the past few year because..well…kids. But this has me craving it bad – might have to try your recipe and make sure there’s a bag of chicken nuggets in the fridge 😉

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        November 16, 2016 at 7:45 pm

        Lol. I totally get it. My son has learned to eat spicy food. He loves chipotle.

        Reply
    3. Leah

      November 16, 2016 at 7:41 am

      This sounds like such a perfect dinner! I love chili, but I love the idea of a little spicier chili like this! Great recipe!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        November 16, 2016 at 7:45 pm

        Thank you! 🙂

        Reply
    4. courtney

      November 16, 2016 at 9:32 am

      Ooh I would love a bowl right now! It looks so cozy and warm and just plain yummy!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        November 16, 2016 at 7:46 pm

        It is! So perfect for fall. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Angie

      March 16, 2022 at 10:13 am

      5 stars
      I LOVE all your recipes!! I made this chili today and it’s an absolute hit! Love the smokey flavors.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        August 15, 2022 at 12:46 pm

        Thank you for saying that. Glad you loved it.

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • About Maggie
    • Privacy Policy
    • Cookie Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • PR/ Advertise
    • Email maggie @ mamamaggieskitchen.com