Slow Cooker Comfort Chili Recipe by Jillian Dudek
 Jillian Dudek @jilliandudek Pennsylvania The slow cooker is my go-to during fall and winter since it requires minimal effort and perfectly cooks while I get on with my day. This chili is easy, cozy, and totally customizable—top it with cheese, sour cream, avocado, or whatever you love! The slow cooker is my go-to during fall and winter since it requires minimal effort and perfectly cooks while I get on with my day. This chili is easy, cozy, and totally customizable—top it with cheese, sour cream, avocado, or whatever you love! Slow Cooker Comfort Chili Share its first Cooksnap! The slow cooker is my go-to during fall and winter since it requires minimal effort and perfectly cooks while I get on with my day. This chili is easy, cozy, and totally customizable—top it with cheese, sour cream, avocado, or whatever you love! The slow cooker is my go-to during fall and winter since it requires minimal effort and perfectly cooks while I get on with my day. This chili is easy, cozy, and totally customizable—top it with cheese, sour cream, avocado, or whatever you love! Ingredients 6-8 hours 6 people 1 lb ground turkey or lean ground beef 1 small onion, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 1 bell pepper (orange or red), diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes 1 cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes 1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 2 tbsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp oregano 1 tsp salt, optional 1 tsp pepper, optional 1 lb ground turkey or lean ground beef 1 small onion, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 1 bell pepper (orange or red), diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes 1 cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes 1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 2 tbsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp oregano 1 tsp salt, optional 1 tsp pepper, optional Cooking Instructions 6-8 hours 1 Brown the meat in a skillet with diced onions, garlic, celery, and bell pepper until cooked through. 2 Transfer everything to the crockpot. Add beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, and spices. Stir to combine. 3 Cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours. 4 Adjust seasoning before serving. 5 Tip: You can add diced carrots if you want a bit more sweetness. To boost protein and fiber, add quinoa before cooking. 1 Brown the meat in a skillet with diced onions, garlic, celery, and bell pepper until cooked through. 1 Brown the meat in a skillet with diced onions, garlic, celery, and bell pepper until cooked through. 2 Transfer everything to the crockpot. Add beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, and spices. Stir to combine. 2 Transfer everything to the crockpot. Add beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, and spices. Stir to combine. 3 Cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours. 3 Cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours. 4 Adjust seasoning before serving. 4 Adjust seasoning before serving. 5 Tip: You can add diced carrots if you want a bit more sweetness. To boost protein and fiber, add quinoa before cooking. 5 Tip: You can add diced carrots if you want a bit more sweetness. To boost protein and fiber, add quinoa before cooking. Share its first Cooksnap! Cooksnaps Did you make this recipe? Share a picture of your creation! Copied! on August 05, 2025 20:39 Pennsylvania Juggling motherhood and life means I need meals that are simple, satisfying, and quick. My kitchen staples? The air fryer for speedy dinners and the crockpot for those chilly days when comfort food is a must. I try to pack protein into most meals to keep them filling and balanced, without overcomplicating the recipe. Baking’s not really my thing, but I’ll give it a try—maybe I’ll luck out and it’ll turn out great. Whether you’re after breakfast, lunch, or dinner ideas, I hope you find something here that makes your day a little easier and tastier. I’m also excited to try recipes shared by others and connect with people who enjoy cooking as much as I do. 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