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    Home » Appliance » Slow Cooker Recipes

    Spicy Crock Pot Chili

    5 from 5 votes
    Posted December 15, 2017 (last updated September 2, 2022) by Wendy Polisi

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    This Spicy Crock Pot Chili is easy to make and perfect for game day! Serve it in individual bread bowls for an extra touch.

    Photo of Spicy Crock Pot Chili with a Jalapeno on top

    I grew up in a southern college town, which means that college football has always been in my blood.

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    Our family rarely went to games, but very often we would watch the game with a large group of friends. Everyone would bring food, and it was such a good time.

    HomeGating is a tradition that I've continued with my family.

    Even though my team didn’t do so well this year, I’m still looking forward to hosting a College Football Playoff HomeGating party!

    Photo of individual bread bowl filled with Spicy Crock Pot Chili being lifted out of the pan

    When it is time for football, I like to keep things simple. Recipes like this Spicy Crock Pot Chili are just perfect!

    Everything can be made earlier in the day, leaving you free to enjoy the party.

    If you want to dress things up, you can serve this Spicy Crock Pot Chili in individual bread “bowls” with melted cheese on top.

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    Spicy Crock Pot Chili

    This Spicy Crock Pot Chili is easy to make and perfect for game day! Serve it in individual bread bowls for an extra touch.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time4 hrs
    Total Time4 hrs 15 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Gluten Free
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 282kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 1 onion chopped
    • 1 yellow or red pepper chopped
    • 3 jalapeños seeded and diced
    • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
    • 15 ounces cooked pinto beans 1 can
    • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
    • ½ cup Dr. Pepper
    • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons chili powder
    • 1 tablespoon cumin ground
    • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)
    • For serving: Gluten Free Rolls optional Shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and limes

    Instructions

    • Set your slow cooker to saute and add ground beef. (You can also do this on the stove if your crock pot doesn’t have a saute function.)
    • Cook until almost brown. Add onion, yellow pepper, jalapeño and garlic. Cook for 8 minutes.
    • Add pinto beans, crushed tomatoes, Dr. Pepper, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, ground cumin, oregano and cayenne pepper. Season well with salt and pepper.
    • Cook over high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
    • If desired, cut the center out of gluten free rolls.  (Reserve for breadcrumbs.)  Add chili to the "bowls" and top with cheese.  Place under the broiler for 3 to 4 minutes, until the cheese is melted.

    Notes

    Note: Browning the ground beef and sautéing the vegetables is optional. I prefer it this way, but you can also simply add everything to your crock pot and cook.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 208mg | Potassium: 798mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1375IU | Vitamin C: 36.1mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 4.6mg

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    Gluten Free RecipesMain Dish RecipesSlow Cooker Recipes

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    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

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    1. Summer Len Davis

      December 18, 2017 at 4:17 am

      OH my gosh this chili looks amazing, but in those bread bowls? I'm drooling! <3

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    2. Shannon Graham

      January 15, 2018 at 10:16 pm

      5 stars
      I love making chili in the crock pot. The flavor is amazing. Sounds delish!

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    3. tara pittman

      January 16, 2018 at 7:29 pm

      This cold day here is perfect for chili. This looks so delicious.

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      • Wendy Polisi

        January 16, 2018 at 9:14 pm

        Thanks so much Tara.

        Reply
    4. Sarah Bailey

      January 17, 2018 at 12:49 am

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness I bet this tastes absolutely delicious - it has been ages since I've had a good chilli and homemade is always the best.

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    5. Mira

      January 17, 2018 at 3:40 pm

      5 stars
      I love my slow cooker and these look delicious. Definitely something I would be interested to try.

      Reply
    6. corinne & kirsty

      January 17, 2018 at 7:43 pm

      These look so so good! and colorful! which makes them even more attractive! i would love to try this recipe!

      Reply
    7. LavandaMichelle

      January 17, 2018 at 8:23 pm

      I bet this tastes absolutely delicious and perfect for the season. I can't wait to make these.

      Reply
    8. Ada

      January 17, 2018 at 10:25 pm

      This chili looks so good. I have been also loving all the curbside pickup options at grocery stores lately. Such a time saver.

      Reply
    9. Diana

      January 18, 2018 at 7:14 am

      This looks so delicious. I will definitely try this in this cold.

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    10. fashionmommy

      January 18, 2018 at 10:19 pm

      This would be a perfect warming dish for when we come in from watching live football, it is so cold at the moment you need food with a kick.

      Reply
    11. Emma white

      January 19, 2018 at 10:54 am

      This looks so yummy! Might give this a try tonight, I’m sure my kids will enjoy this to. Thankyou for sharing

      Reply
    12. Kelly Hutchinson

      January 19, 2018 at 11:55 am

      5 stars
      Now this is my type of recipe! I love spicy chili and would have not thought to top it on the GF rolls. Yum!

      Reply

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