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a bowl of beef and black bean chili with cheese and cilantro on top
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Slow Cooker Beef and Black Bean Chili

An easy slow cooker recipe for black bean chili con carne made with lean ground beef, black beans, Rotel, beef stock, tomato paste, and Southwestern spices.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Southwest
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 366kcal
Author Amee

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 93% lean ground beef
  • 1 cup onion finely chopped
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 45 oz canned black beans, drained and rinsed (3- 15 oz cans)
  • 20 oz diced tomatoes and green chilies (2- 10 oz cans)
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp green Tabasco
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • Optional garnishes: chopped fresh cilantro and sour cream

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef and onions until the onions are soft and the meat is no longer pink. Add the garlic and cook about a minute more.
  • Transfer the beef mixture to the slow cooker and add the remaining ingredients. Stir well to combine.
  • Cook on Low for 6 hours.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and sour cream, or your favorite toppings. It's great with crushed tortilla chips on top!

Nutrition

Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 1533mg | Potassium: 1619mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1120IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 8mg