Slow-Cooker Spicy Chili

Name: Slow-Cooker Spicy Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 7 h 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef; 1/2 lb bulk Italian pork sausage; 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup); 1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes, undrained, cut up; 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 1 can (15 oz) spicy chili beans, undrained; 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed; Sour cream, if desired; Sliced green onions, if desired

Ingredients:13
Servings:6

By Betty Crocker Kitchens(Opens in a new tab)Updated 04/16/2025

Slow-Cooker Spicy Chili

Ingredients:13
Servings:6

Try this hearty, satisfyingly spicy slow-cooker chili when you want a meal that's sure to warm you up. To save you time in the kitchen, use 3 cups thawed Make-Ahead Seasoned Ground Beef and Sausage in place of the ground beef, sausage and onion. Prepare for a bowlful of the best spicy chili you've ever had!

Slow-Cooker Spicy Chili

Prep time:20 min
Total time:7 hr 20 min
Ingredients:13
Servings:6
Calories per serving:400

Ingredient

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 lb bulk Italian pork sausage
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes, undrained, cut up
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 can (15 oz) spicy chili beans, undrained
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed
Sour cream, if desired
Sliced green onions, if desired

Instructions

Step 1
In 10-inch skillet, cook beef, sausage and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef and sausage are thoroughly cooked; drain.

Step 2
Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, mix beef mixture and remaining ingredients except sour cream and green onions.

Step 3
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours. Top individual servings with sour cream and green onions.

Recipe Tips

Here's a hack for this homemade spicy chili: use clean kitchen scissors to cut the tomatoes just after adding them to the slow cooker while they’re still on top and easy to reach.

Nutrition Facts

Calories
400
Total Fat
16g
Protein
Total Carbohydrate
Sugars

Servings: 6

Serving Size: 1&½ Cups

Amount Per Serving Calories : 400

Nutrition Facts
Food Component / Nutrient	Amount	% , Daily Value*
Total Fat	16g	0%
Saturated Fat	Value Not Available	0%
Trans Fat	Value Not Available	% Value Not Available
Monounsaturated Fat	Value Not Available	% Value Not Available
Polyunsaturated Fat	Value Not Available	% Value Not Available
Omega-3	Value Not Available	% Value Not Available
Cholesterol	Value Not Available	0%
Sodium	1290mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate	Value Not Available	0%
Dietary Fiber	9g	0%
Soluble Fiber	Value Not Available	% Value Not Available
Insoluble Fiber	Value Not Available	% Value Not Available
Sugars	Value Not Available	% Value Not Available
Protein	Value Not Available	% Value Not Available
Vitamin D	Value Not Available	0%
Calcium	Value Not Available	0%
Iron	Value Not Available	0%
Potassium	Value Not Available	0%
Vitamin A	Value Not Available	0%
Vitamin C	Value Not Available	0%
Vitamin E	Value Not Available	0%
Thiamin	Value Not Available	0%
Riboflavin	Value Not Available	0%
Niacin	Value Not Available	0%
Vitamin B6	Value Not Available	0%
Folic Acid	Value Not Available	0%
Vitamin B12	Value Not Available	0%
Pantothenic Acid	Value Not Available	0%
Phosphorus	Value Not Available	0%
Magnesium	Value Not Available	0%
Zinc	Value Not Available	0%
Manganese	Value Not Available	0%
Selenium	Value Not Available	0%
Copper	Value Not Available	0%
Beta-Carotene	Value Not Available	% Value Not Available
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Exchanges

Starch 2,
Fruit NC†, , NC indicates a nutritional value has not been calculated,
Other Carbohydrate NC†, , NC indicates a nutritional value has not been calculated,
Skim Milk NC†, , NC indicates a nutritional value has not been calculated,
Low-Fat Milk NC†, , NC indicates a nutritional value has not been calculated,
Milk NC†, , NC indicates a nutritional value has not been calculated,
Vegetable 1,
Very Lean Meat NC†, , NC indicates a nutritional value has not been calculated,
Lean Meat NC†, , NC indicates a nutritional value has not been calculated,
Medium-Fat Meat 2&½,
High-Fat Meat NC†, , NC indicates a nutritional value has not been calculated,
Fat ½,
Fruits NC†, , NC indicates a nutritional value has not been calculated,
Vegetables NC†, , NC indicates a nutritional value has not been calculated,
Grains NC†, , NC indicates a nutritional value has not been calculated,
Meat & Beans NC†, , NC indicates a nutritional value has not been calculated,
Dairy NC†, , NC indicates a nutritional value has not been calculated,
Fats & Oils NC†, , NC indicates a nutritional value has not been calculated

† The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Carbohydrate Choice

Carbohydrate Choice2&½

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Nutrition Facts

Food Component / Nutrient

Amount

% , Daily Value*

Total Fat

16g

Saturated Fat

Value Not Available

Trans Fat

Value Not Available

% Value Not Available

Monounsaturated Fat

Value Not Available

% Value Not Available

Polyunsaturated Fat

Value Not Available

% Value Not Available

Omega-3

Value Not Available

% Value Not Available

Cholesterol

Value Not Available

Sodium

1290mg

Total Carbohydrate

Value Not Available

Dietary Fiber

Soluble Fiber

Value Not Available

% Value Not Available

Insoluble Fiber

Value Not Available

% Value Not Available

Sugars

Value Not Available

% Value Not Available

Protein

Value Not Available

% Value Not Available

Vitamin D

Value Not Available

Calcium

Value Not Available

Iron

Value Not Available

Potassium

Value Not Available

Vitamin A

Value Not Available

Vitamin C

Value Not Available

Vitamin E

Value Not Available

Thiamin

Value Not Available

Riboflavin

Value Not Available

Niacin

Value Not Available

Vitamin B6

Value Not Available

Folic Acid

Value Not Available

Vitamin B12

Value Not Available

Pantothenic Acid

Value Not Available

Phosphorus

Value Not Available

Magnesium

Value Not Available

Zinc

Value Not Available

Manganese

Value Not Available

Selenium

Value Not Available

Copper

Value Not Available

Beta-Carotene

Value Not Available

% Value Not Available

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Slow-Cooker Spicy Chili

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