Savory Paula Deen Crock Pot Chili Recipe for Winter Joy
Check out the soulful world of Paula Deen’s crock pot chili, a hearty symphony of flavors that dances across your taste buds.
This legendary recipe transforms ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary culinary experience that warms hearts and sparks conversations.
Slow-cooking works its magic, coaxing rich, deep tastes from simple components.
Tender meat and robust spices intertwine, creating a dish that feels like a warm embrace on a chilly day.
Minimal kitchen effort yields maximum deliciousness, making this chili a weeknight hero.
Fragrant and inviting, each spoonful tells a story of comfort and tradition.
Grab your ladle and get ready to savor a bowl of pure, homestyle happiness.
Quick Recipe Overview
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Calories: 550 kcal
Servings: 10
Ingredients for Paula Deen’s Crock Pot Chili
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Easy Steps for Paula Deen’s Chili Recipe
Brown ground beef in a hot skillet, breaking it into crumbly bits. Toss in chopped onions and let them dance until soft and golden. Sprinkle a vibrant mix of cumin, chili powder, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to awaken the meat’s flavor profile.
Transfer the seasoned meat to a spacious slow cooker. Pour in robust black beans, hearty kidney beans, tangy diced tomatoes, zesty green chili tomatoes, and rich tomato sauce. Stir everything together, creating a symphony of textures and tastes.
Let the chili bubble and mingle on low heat for 6-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours. During this time, each ingredient will whisper its essence into the pot, creating a deep, soul-warming dish that speaks comfort and excitement.
Taste your masterpiece and adjust seasonings if needed. Ladle into bowls and crown with optional toppings like sharp cheese, creamy sour cream, or fresh cilantro. This chili isn’t just a meal—it’s a celebration of bold flavors and culinary creativity.
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Hearty Paula Deen Crock Pot Chili Recipe
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 10 1x
Description
Hearty Paula Deen Crock Pot Chili delivers rich southwestern comfort with minimal preparation. Slow-cooking beef, beans, and spices creates deep, satisfying flavors you’ll savor during cold evenings.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (0.9 kg) lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 15 oz (425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 30 oz (850 g) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tbsps chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 30 oz (850 g) diced tomatoes, with their juice
- 10 oz (280 g) diced tomatoes and green chilis, with their juice
- 30 oz (850 g) tomato sauce
Instructions
- Protein Preparation: Sear ground beef in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, fragmenting into fine crumbles while rendering natural fats until perfectly browned, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Aromatic Foundation: Integrate diced onions into the skillet, translating them into tender, softened fragments. Introduce minced garlic and robust spice collection – cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper – stirring vigorously to amplify flavor complexity.
- Slow Cooker Assembly: Transfer seasoned meat mixture into a 6-quart slow cooker, layering black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, green chili tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Gently amalgamate ingredients, ensuring comprehensive flavor distribution.
- Culinary Infusion: Seal slow cooker lid, electing either high-temperature setting for 3-4 hours or low-temperature setting for 6-8 hours, allowing ingredients to harmonize and develop profound taste profiles.
- Serving Presentation: Conclude cooking process, calibrate seasonings to personal preference, and serve steaming hot. Embellish with optional garnishes like shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro for enhanced gustatory experience.
Notes
- Maximize Meat Flavor: Brown ground beef thoroughly to develop rich, caramelized flavors and enhance overall taste profile of the chili.
- Spice Distribution Technique: Toast spices briefly in hot pan to release essential oils and intensify their aromatic qualities before adding to slow cooker.
- Bean Variety Matters: Drain and rinse canned beans to reduce excess sodium and prevent potential metallic undertones in the final dish.
- Slow Cooking Magic: Allow sufficient time for ingredients to meld together, with low and slow method recommended for deeper, more complex flavor development.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 940 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 14 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Jessica Martinez
Pastry Chef & Recipe Developer
Expertise
Organic Baking Techniques, Gluten-Free Recipe Development, Southwestern Dessert Specialties, Food Styling and Photography
Education
Santa Fe Community College (SFCC)
Jessica brings the sweet side to Urban Organic with her passion for baking and love for the Southwest. She trained at Santa Fe Community College and has built a career creating beautiful, gluten-free, and organic desserts that feel both nostalgic and new.
She believes baking should be fun, creative, and open to everyone, no matter your diet or skill level. Jessica’s recipes are simple enough to follow, but special enough to remember.