Crockpot No Bean Chili Recipe

This Crockpot No Bean Chili Recipe is hearty and filling.

Made with ground beef and taco seasonings, this no added beans chili is savory and delicious.

What is no bean chili?

No bean chili is basically everything chili, the ground beef and seasonings in a tomato based sauce, but without the added beans.

I like how easy it is to make this recipe in a slow cooker!.

Have you tried my Instant Pot Chili Mac Recipe?

Made with homemade chili, macaroni, and cheddar cheese, that hearty meal is the perfect combination of cheesy pasta goodness with a mouthwatering chili. This chili could go great when used to make chili mac and cheese.

Crushed tomatoes add flavor and the perfect texture to the base of this chili. You can find crushed tomatoes here.

Why we love chili without beans.

This chili is hearty and flavorful even without the added beans. It is especially perfect for anyone who prefers the focus to be on the meat and sauce rather than the beans.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• No bean chili is just as filling as the regular chili with beans thanks to the ground beef and sauce that it is slow cooked in.
• The ingredients used to make this recipe are basic ingredients that you may already have on hand.
• Making this recipe in a slow cooker means that you basically dump the ingredients into the cooker and it does the rest of the work for you.
• Chili is a filling and comforting meal that about everyone can agree on.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as using ground turkey or chicken or adding some corn to the slow cooker.
• Leftovers can be enjoyed as is, in a wrap, or on top of a baked potato the next day.

Ingredients needed to make slow cooker chili without beans.

• Ground Beef. Lean or extra lean is preferred to keep this dish from getting too greasy.
• Onion. Your onion should be chopped or diced.
• Bell Peppers. Diced into small pieces. Red and green bell peppers were used in making my chili.
• Garlic. The garlic should be minced.
• Tomatoes. Crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste help make this dish rich in texture and flavor.
• Broth. Beef broth or the broth of your choice can be used.
• Chili Seasonings You can find my recipe for Homemade Chili Seasoning here.

Tips for making the best crockpot chili.

Lean or extra lean ground beef should be used in this recipe. This will help keep this recipe less greasy while still adding to the flavor and texture.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Your ground beef will need to be browned before adding it to the slow cooker. You can use the method of your choice to brown your ground beef.
2. Allow the cooked ground beef to drain before adding it to the slow cooker.
3. You can easily prep this recipe ahead of time by browning your beef and chopping your onion and peppers up to a day in advance and refrigerating them.
4. The convenience of making this recipe in a slow cooker means that you can cover and refrigerated it before reheating it in your slow cooker. I would let the slow cooker sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before heating it up however.
5. You can serve this recipe up just like you would serve up any other kind of chili (in a bowl, with chips, or as desired).
6. Can you use something other than ground beef to make this recipe? Yes, ground poultry such as chicken or turkey can be used however, cooking times may vary as a result.

How to make this Crockpot No Bean Chili Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes .
Slow Cook Time: 6-8 hours (on low) or 4-6 hours (on high) .
Servings: 8 .

1. Prepare Prepare your ingredients as indicated. This includes browning your ground beef and dicing your peppers and onion.
2. Layer. Place your browned ground beef into your slow cooker. Then layer the onion, peppers, and garlic on top.
3. Sauce. In a mixing bowl, use a wooden spoon or similar item to stir together the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, broth, and seasonings. Pour this mixture over the ingredients in your slow cooker and mix until combined.
4. Slow Cook. Cover your slow cooker and cook on high for four to six hours or low for six to eight hours (low is preferred for optimal flavor!).
5. Serve. Serve your chili with cilantro, shredded cheese, sour cream, or as desired.

Expert Tip 👉 My beanless chili was made in a large Crock Pot slow cooker. You mad need to adjust your ingredients quantitates as needed for a smaller slow cooker

How to store No Bean Chili

Once your chili has fully cooled, it can be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, chicken chili can keep for up to five days when refrigerated or up to three months when frozen

You may also be interested in these slow cooker recipes.

• Slow Cooker Taco Soup Recipe
• Slow Cooker Smoked Beef Brisket
• Slow Cooker (Crockpot) Mississippi Chicken
• Easy Crockpot Reuben Dip Recipe
• Crockpot Funeral Potatoes Recipe
• Crockpot Sweet and Sour Meatballs

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Crockpot No Bean Chili Recipe, a simple and hearty meal made with ground beef and savory seasonings, slow cooked to perfection.

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