Crockpot Tex Mex Chili Recipe

Name: Crockpot Tex Mex Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef or pork sausage meat; 2 each garlic cloves minced; 3-4 teaspoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground; 15 1/2 ounces red kidney beans red; 1 cup celery chopped; 1 cup onions chopped; 1/2 cup green bell peppers chopped; 16 ounces tomatoes can, cut up; 1 each tomatoes rotel tomatoes and chilies; 1 cup vegetable juice cocktail or tomato juice; 6 ounces tomato paste can; 1/4 teaspoon salt; cheddar cheese shredded, optional; sour cream optional

Servings: persons

1 pound ground beef or pork sausage meat
2 each garlic cloves minced
3-4 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
15 1/2 ounces red kidney beans red
1 cup celery chopped
1 cup onions chopped
1/2 cup green bell peppers chopped
16 ounces tomatoes can, cut up
1 each tomatoes rotel tomatoes and chilies
1 cup vegetable juice cocktail or tomato juice
6 ounces tomato paste can
1/4 teaspoon salt
cheddar cheese shredded, optional
sour cream optional

1
In skillet brown meat and garlic.
2
Drain.
3
Stir in chili powder and cumin; cook 2 minutes more.
4
Meanwhile in 3 1/2, 4, 5, 6 quart crockery cooker combine beans, celery, onions, green pepper.
5
Add undrained tomatoes, tomatoes and chilies, vegetable juice, tomato paste and salt.
6
Stir in cooked meat.
7
Cover cook over low heat setting for 10 to 12 hours or on high 4 to 5 hours.
8
Ladle chili into soup bowls.
9
Pass shredded cheese and sour cream with child if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground beef or pork sausage meat, 2 each garlic cloves minced, 3-4 teaspoons chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground, and more.

Yes, Crockpot Tex Mex Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crockpot Tex Mex Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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