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Slow Cooker Chili with Sweet Corn and Black Beans

Slow cooker chili with sweet corn and black beans combines browned beef, smoky spices, tomatoes, and beans in a hearty slow-simmered meal. Cook it on LOW or HIGH until the flavors meld, then let it stand covered for 10 minutes before serving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Standing time 10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb ground beef 85% lean
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion medium, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper medium, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) whole-kernel corn drained

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 6-quart slow cooker

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces, for 8 to 10 minutes until no pink remains and it reaches 160°F.
  2. Drain the fat and transfer the beef to a 6-quart slow cooker.
  3. Heat the olive oil in the skillet over medium heat, add the onion and bell pepper, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper and cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Stir in the tomato paste.
  6. Add the onion mixture, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, black beans, and corn to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
  7. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
  8. Let the chili stand covered for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For the best flavor, brown the beef until no pink remains and it reaches 160°F before adding it to the slow cooker. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days; freeze for up to 3 months. For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free beef broth.