Crock Pot Bean Chili Recipes

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain., Transfer beef mixture to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Drain one can of tomatoes, discarding liquid; add to slow cooker. Stir in beans, chili powder, cumin, salt and remaining tomatoes. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours to allow flavors to blend., Mash beans to desired consistency. Serve with toppings as desired., Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Steps:

• Cook and stir turkey in a large skillet until completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes; transfer to slow cooker.
• Stir tomatoes, tomato sauce, pinto beans, kidney beans, black beans, onion, green chilies, chili powder, garlic, oregano, and cumin with the turkey in the slow cooker.
• Cook on High for 4 hours or on Low for 7 hours.

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the mushrooms, peppers, celery, onion and jalapeno in oil until onion is lightly browned. Add the garlic, cumin and oregano; cook and stir 1 minute longer. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, carrot, water, barbecue sauce, chili powder and Liquid Smoke if desired. , Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until vegetables are tender. Serve with sour cream, pepper sauce, cheese, onion and/or chips if desired.

Steps:

• Put first 13 ingredients in crock pot with 1 tablespoon of the sugar, mix well, add pinto beans.
• Turn crock pot on low.
• Heat some olive oil in a large skillet sauté garlic, onions and green pepper for 4-5 minutes.
• Add to crock pot.
• Dredge the beef in the flour and brown in skillet.
• (add more oil, if necessary).
• Add to crock pot stir well.
• Cook 8-10 hours.
• Taste check; for acidity if necessary add more sugar, salt.