Is it chilly out there? Because it’s chili in here. 😀
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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.
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.
Diced green peppers and onions give tons of flavor to the Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili.
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.
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.
You will need two cans of tomato sauce. Instead of hitting the sauce 😉 you can use cans of diced tomato instead.
Now let the slow cooker do its magic. 8 hours on low and 4-6 hours on high.
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More Slow Cooker Recipes:
- Slow Cooker Birria de Res
- Slow Cooker Guajillo Pork Tacos
- Pollo Pibil
- Slow Cooker Ancho Pork
- Cochinita Pibil
Topping Ideas:
- Mexican Pickled Carrots
- Chiles en Vinagre
- Cotija Cheese
- Totopos (Mexican Tortilla Chips)
Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili is delicious with big, bold flavors that will warm you up on a cold day. Serve with cornbread casserole and enjoy!
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Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¾ 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
- ½ cup beef broth
- ½ cup corn
- 1 chipotle pepper finely diced
- ½ tablespoon chili powder
- ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ 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!
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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.
I LOVE all your recipes!! I made this chili today and it’s an absolute hit! Love the smokey flavors.
Thank you for saying that. Glad you loved it.
Ooh I would love a bowl right now! It looks so cozy and warm and just plain yummy!
It is! So perfect for fall. 🙂
This sounds like such a perfect dinner! I love chili, but I love the idea of a little spicier chili like this! Great recipe!
Thank you! 🙂
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 😉
Lol. I totally get it. My son has learned to eat spicy food. He loves chipotle.
I enjoy chipotle chili, and your chili looks delcious! I think it is the smoky part that I find so enjoyable. thanks.
Oh yeah! The smoky part is my favorite too. 🙂