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November 29, 2021Updated: October 17, 2022

No Bean Chili (Slow Cooker)

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This easy no bean chili recipe cooks in the slow cooker for an easy weeknight dinner. Lean ground beef, peppers, onions, green chile, and chili seasonings simmer for hours – when it’s done, ladle it into bowls with your favorite chili toppings for a cozy and hearty dinner.

a bowl of no bean chili with toppings.

Table of contents

  • Recipe Highlights
  • Ingredients
  • How to Make It
  • Garnish Ideas
  • Other Ways to Use It
  • More Slow Cooker Recipes

No bean chili with lots of veggies, lean ground beef (or turkey if that’s your jam), and lots of seasonings are what to make when you’re craving a hearty warm-up on a cold day. And – bonus! – it’s a slow cooker beef chili.

Prep it in the morning and serve it up at night – during the time in between, it will fill your house with the most savory, cozy aroma. It’s the best kind of slow cooker comfort food dinner.

chili in a slow cooker with a ladle.

Recipe Highlights

This recipe is in the spirit of a Texas chili – a type of beef chili made without beans – but it’s easier. We’re using ground beef instead of beef chuck, and pantry seasonings instead of dried chiles, and all of it simmers in the slow cooker.

It starts on the stovetop with browned beef. Technically, you can cook the chili on the stove and skip the slow cooker, but I like the hands-off approach. Once you secure the lid, you can leave it to simmer without giving it a second thought.

Yes, there are some things to chop – fresh onion, garlic, and a trio of peppers. But, once you get that done, everything goes into the crock pot, and it’s a simple stir, simmer, and serve situation.

The cook time is six to eight hours, so you can make it first thing, and dinner is ready when you get home.

As mentioned, this is a no bean chili. Can you add some canned beans? Sure, but wait to add them until the end and warm them through.

Ladle it into bowls for serving, or check out the other ways to serve it later in the post. It tastes even better the next day, so feel free to make it ahead.

chili ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 90% lean ground beef or you can use ground turkey.
  • Tomato paste
  • Finely chopped yellow onion
  • Finely chopped bell peppers – I use red, green, and yellow.
  • Minced garlic cloves
  • Canned diced green chiles – hot, mild, or a combination.
  • Canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • Tomato sauce
  • Chili powder
  • Ground cumin
  • Dried oregano
  • Kosher salt and black pepper

How to Make It

Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Break it up as it cooks and then transfer it to the slow cooker.

photo collage showing ground beef in a pan and the vegetables in the slow cooker.

Add all of the other ingredients and stir to combine. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook the chili on low for six to eight hours.

process photo collage showing how to make the chili.

Stir the chili before ladling into bowls. Add your favorite chili toppings and enjoy!

Garnish Ideas

  • Shredded cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, Monterey jack cheese are all great.
  • Diced red onion, yellow or white onion, or try some sliced green onions.
  • Fresh chopped cilantro or parsley.
  • Tortilla chips or tortilla strips for some crunch.
  • A dollop of sour cream.
  • Sliced jalapeno or pickled jalapeno.
  • Diced avocado or a scoop of guacamole.
  • Or serve it with warm flour tortillas, cornbread, or garlic toast on the side.

Other Ways to Use It

I love a big bowl of chili with all the toppings, but there are other ways to serve it to switch things up:

Frito Pies: Top Fritos with the chili and add lettuce, diced tomatoes, and cheese.

Chili Dogs: Top hot dogs in buns with the no bean chili and add your favorite toppings.

Baked Potatoes: Spoon it over baked potatoes with shredded cheese and other garnishes.

Chili Nachos: Use it to make a batch of nachos with tortilla chips, cheese, and other toppings you like.

chili being ladled into a bowl.

I hope you give this no bean chili a try soon! It’s cozy, hearty, and great for busy weeknights. Enjoy!

Happy slow cooking,

April
a bowl of chili with a spoon.

More Slow Cooker Recipes

  • Crockpot Honey Garlic Meatballs
  • Slow Cooker Bolognese
  • Slow Cooker Shredded BBQ Chicken
  • Slow Cooker Meatballs

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No Bean Chili (Slow Cooker)

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★★★★★

5 from 2 reviews

This easy no bean chili recipe cooks in the slow cooker for an easy weeknight dinner. Lean ground beef, peppers, onions, green chile, and chili seasonings simmer for hours – when it’s done, ladle it into bowls with your favorite toppings for a cozy and hearty dinner.

  • Author: April Anderson
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 cups 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds 90% lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 bell peppers, finely chopped (I use red, green, and yellow)
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced (a generous tablespoon)
  • 2 (4-oz) cans diced green chiles (hot, mild, or a combination)
  • 1 (14.5-oz) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 (15-oz) can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

 

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Break it up as it cooks and then transfer it to the slow cooker.
  2. Add all of the other ingredients and stir to combine. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook the chili on low for six to eight hours.
  3. Stir the chili before ladling it into bowls. Add your favorite chili toppings and enjoy!

Notes

Leftover chili will keep in the refrigerator for three to for days. Or, you can freeze it for up to three months.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 279
  • Sugar: 7.7g
  • Sodium: 953.1mg
  • Fat: 12.3g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5.8g
  • Trans Fat: 0.6g
  • Carbohydrates: 16.8g
  • Fiber: 5.9g
  • Protein: 24.8g
  • Cholesterol: 73.7mg

Keywords: no bean chili, slow cooker chili, crockpot chili, ground beef chili

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The nutrition is an estimate only. It was calculated using Nutrifox, an online nutrition calculator.


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About April Anderson

I’m a passionate home cook, cookbook author, recipe developer, freelance writer, food photographer, and dog mom ā¤ I garnish (almost) everything with parsley and believe you can make deliciously amazing dishes with everyday ingredients.

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Comments

  1. Mona says

    December 30, 2022 at 12:03 pm

    Will this also be the same on high for 4hours?

    Reply
    • April Anderson says

      January 3, 2023 at 11:22 am

      It should work fine!

      Reply
  2. Laura says

    September 6, 2022 at 9:37 am

    This was great! We added about a TBSP of cornmeal to thicken it up. Also a jalapeno to add some spice!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • April Anderson says

      September 6, 2022 at 5:51 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  3. Jackie says

    February 10, 2022 at 6:36 pm

    This was really good, but we like it soupier so I used more sauce and diced tomatoes. This makes a really good thick chili if you like it that way. But the spices were spot on.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • April Anderson says

      February 10, 2022 at 6:57 pm

      So glad you liked it!

      Reply

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