Wholesome, nutrient dense, mouthwatering, and hands free crock-pot chili is what you need in your life. Each bite is filled with tender ground beef, soft vegetables, and delicious spices that will leave you cooking this healthy and easy ground beef crock-pot Chili WEEKLY!
Another crock-pot meal being thrown your way! With having three kids under two and a half this is the season where I need quick, wholesome, nutrient dense, and hands-free recipes that are delicious, and the family will absolutely love.
When i was growing up, my grandma was the queen of making chili. I am telling you nothing tasted as good as my grandma’s chili. Have you ever had chili with pasta noodles in it? Yes, noodles. My grandma ALWAYS put noodles in her chili, and I would be lying if I told you that noodles in chili made it much more filling and delicious!
This recipe would be perfect to meal prep for your family for the week. Check out my Weekly Meal Plan for a family of 5 under $100. I also think this would be perfect to add to your meal plan for picky toddlers. Want more inspiration on what to feed your picky toddlers? Check out my post on 14
Easy Toddler Meals For Picky Eaters.
Ingredients
This is a Wholesome, easy, and veggie packed recipe that has so many ingredients that will benefit the body. The best part about it is that it is all so flavorful that my kids don’t even notice that they are eating a nutrient dense meal. it is my goal to fuel our bodies with ingredients that will benefit our bodies and not hurt the body.
With being a stay-at-home mom, I really do not have time to do much research on ingredients. I was tired of going to the store, reading the nutrition label and seeing all the harmful ingredients that was in some of the sauces, canned items, and baking items. I wanted to make sure all my condiments, cereals, and baked goods were all clean and organic. That is when I discovered Thrive Market. Thrive Market is an online grocery store that delivers groceries right to your door in just a couple of days. If you are wanting 40% off your first order. Shop the link here!
- Onion
- Garlic
- Ground Beef
- Carrots
- Celery
- Red & Yellow Peppers
- Peas
- Tomatoes
- Kidney Beans
- Black Beans
- Beef Broth
- Cumin
- Chili Powder
- Smoked Paprika
- Coriander
- Salt
- Jovial Pasta Noodles (Optional if you don’t want to make it Whole30)
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
First, add in the broth and turn the crockpot on low.
Next, add in your beans.
Then, add in one can of fire roasted diced tomatoes.
After that add in 2 cans of tomato sauce.
Then, add in peppers and onions.
Following that add in carrots.
After that add in minced garlic.
Then add in celery.
Next add in pasta.
Brown your ground beef, drain the grease, and add the ground beef into the crockpot.
Finishing it off with adding in the seasonings and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
Top with your favorite toppings, serve and enjoy!
Hint: If you do not have a crockpot, you can always cook this in a soup pot on the stove!
Substitutions
- Ground beef- Feel free to use ground turkey, beef, chicken, or whatever meat substitution best fits best for you and your diet.
Variations
- Spicy – add pepper flakes
- Kid friendly – I know not all kids like peppers and onions so feel free to take out and add in whatever vegetables best fit your kids.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Meat Chopper
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Crock Pot
- Storage Soup Container
- Freezer Bags
Storage
For storage put the chili in a glass container and an airtight lid.
We all know I am a meal prep type of gal, so I usually double or triple this recipe and store in the freezer for when I am in a pinch for dinner!
Top tip to make Healthy and Easy Ground Beef Crock-Pot Chili
- For the beans you can use dried beans. They are healthier and cheaper. However, I like canned beans for efficiency.
- If you do not like kidney beans or black beans, do not feel like you have to use those beans. Use any beans that you enjoy or even none at all.
FAQ
Top your chili with shredded cheese, diced avocado, tortilla chips (broken or use them to dip), sour cream, or salsa!
I am personally a big butter bread type of gal. You can also serve it with a great salad, biscuits or cornbread.
Healthy and Easy Ground Beef Crock-Pot Chili
Ingredients
- 1 LB Ground Beef
- 1 Onion
- 4 TBSP Minced Garlic
- 1 Yellow Pepper Diced
- 1 Red Pepper Diced
- 1.5 Cups Carrots Diced
- 1 Cup Celery Diced
- 1 TBSP Tomato Paste
- 28 OZ Can Fire Roasted Tomato
- 14 OZ Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 Cup Bone Broth
- 2 TBSP Chili Powder
- 1.5 TBSP Cumin
- 1 TBSP Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 TBSP Ground Coriander
- 1 TSP Salt
- 15 OZ Kidney Beans
- 15 OZ Black Beans
- 12 OZ Organic Jovial Einkorn Pasta Optional
Instructions
- Take a large skillet and brown the ground beef.
- Once the ground beef is brown, drain the grease and add in your onion, carrots, garlic, peppers. Sauté until the vegetables are soft (normally this takes 4-5 minutes. )
- Transfer the skillet items into a large crockpot.
- Add the remaining of the ingredients into the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours, cook on high for 3-4 hours.
- Serve and enjoy!
What type of quick recipe is your favorite?
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