Easy 5-Ingredient Crockpot Chili (Healthy & Hearty)
This 5 ingredient crockpot chili is so simple to make, full of healthy ingredients, is hearty, filling, and perfect for those cool fall days.
Chili and stews are one of my favorite meals to make once the weather starts to cool down.
Most are dump and go recipes, and when you throw the ingredients in the slow cooker, it’s almost impossible to mess up.
I will definitely be adding this easy recipe to my roundup of 22 healthy crock pot chili recipes to save for later.
This collection is perfect for holding onto so you never have to eat the same chili twice.
Ingredients Needed:
- lean ground beef or turkey – either will taste delicious. You can also save these slow cooker ground turkey recipes for later too.
- can of diced tomatoes – you can also use the tomatoes that are seasoned with basil, garlic, and oregano for more flavor.
- mixed chili beans in mild sauce – I used one can of mixed pinto and kidney beans in chili sauce and one can of black beans in chili sauce.
- Onion – use fresh or frozen.
- chili powder – increase the amount for a spicier chili.
How to Make the Easiest Crockpot Chili
Brown the beef or turkey in a skillet.
Drain the grease.
Add everything to the crock pot and stir.
Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy.
Chili Topping Ideas
- Cheese
- Sour cream
- Cottage Cheese
- Greek Yogurt
- Crackers
- Tortilla strips
- Avocado
- Hot sauce
- Chopped onions
- Diced jalapenos
- Corn chips
Tips for Making
- To make cleaning up easy, use a crockpot liner.
- I browned my meat directly in the slow cooker. If yours doesn’t have that function, you can do it on the stovetop.
- If you have an Instant Pot, you can use the slow cooker function as well.
Can I Make This Chili on the Stove Top?
Brown the meat with the onions, then drain the grease.
Add the remaining ingredients to a large stock pot.
Bring the chili to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer for 30-45 minutes.
How to Store
Keep leftover cooked and cooled chili in a large airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
You can also freeze it in a bag or souper cubes for individual servings.
When you are ready to serve, microwave it or heat it over low heat on the stovetop.
Can I Make it Vegan or Vegetarian?
If you are looking for a vegan or vegetarian chili I would recommend my Quinoa chili with kidney and black beans.
It’s similar to this recipe, but using quinoa adds more nutrition.
For this recipe, you can omit the meat and double the beans.
More Easy and Healthy Crockpot Recipes:
- The BEST Whole30 Crockpot Recipes to Make Your Life Easier
- 20 Insanely Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipes For The Lazy Cook
- 40 of The Best Slow Cooker Recipes for Lazy People
- The Best Crockpot Soup Recipes (healthy & easy)
5 Ingredient Crockpot Chili (Healthy & Easy)
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey
- 14 oz can of diced tomatoes optional: diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano
- 2 15 oz cans mixed chili beans in mild sauce I used 1 can mixed pinto and kidney beans in chili sauce and one can black beans in chili sauce
- 1/2 onion chopped can use frozen
- 1 tbsp chili powder
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef/turkey and drain off any excess grease. I browned mine directly in my crockpot because I have that feature. If you don’t, then brown it on the stove and put the browned meat in the crock pot.
- Toss everything else in the crock pot and stir together.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Top with cheese, avocado, sour cream, hot sauce, or more chopped onions if you would like.
- Serve in a bowl or with your favorite chips/crackers.
