Crockpot Black Bean Chili Recipe
My Crockpot Black Bean Chili recipe has stood the test of time. I’ve been making this chili for more than 40 years.
When I was learning to cook I followed the directions explicitly on the back of the Chil-O seasoning packet. As my cooking skills improved, my recipes tend to evolve. This is my own recipe creation for canned black bean chili. My family always loves this meal.
My easy black bean chili recipe is for folks like me who do not care for spicy hot food. The most heat in my ingredients is the chili powder. This recipe does not come out so spicy hot that it burns your tongue or makes your eyes water.
Crockpot Black Bean Chili Ingredients
- (1) 28 oz. can of tomato puree
- (2) 14.5 oz. cans of your favorite diced tomatoes, undrained
- (1) 14.5 oz. can of undrained Black Beans, like these
- 1 lb. ground sausage
- 1 lb. ground turkey or ground beef
- 1/4 cup Chili powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- Optional: 1 medium onion diced
Printable recipe card below
Directions
Step 1
With the crockpot set to high, pour all of the tomato products and the black beans into the pot and stir. Cover with lid while you prepare the meat and seasonings.
Step 2
While the bean mixture is heating up, cook the meats. In a large skillet, brown and drain the sausage and the ground turkey. I brown them separately but you can cook them together if you like.
Step 3
Now add the cooked meat and seasonings into the Crockpot and stir well into the tomato and bean mixture.
TIP
If you want more juice in your Chili, add Chicken broth until you reach your desired consistency. You can use water, but it doesn’t add the flavor that chicken broth does. See my recipe for making your own chicken broth to keep in the freezer.
Step 4
Turn the Crockpot down to low and allow to simmer for 6 to 8 hours. Serve and enjoy!
Chili is delicious as is but we also enjoy adding a dollop of sour cream and some shredded sharp cheese as toppings. If you can take the heat and you didn’t add hot sauce to the recipe, you could sprinkle some hot peppers on top!
What to Serve with Chili
- My hubby loves having Pimento Cheese Sandwiches with Chili and now I enjoy that combo too.
- Most of the time we just stick with having some good old-fashioned homemade Cornbread with our chili.
- Saltines
- Oyster Crackers, like these
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Crockpot Black Bean Chili
Equipment
- Crockpot
- large skillet
- wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1 28 oz.. can tomato puree
- 2 14.5 oz. cans of your favorite diced tomatoes
- 1 14.5 oz. can of Black Beans, do not drain
- 1 lb. Ground sausage
- 1 lb. Ground turkey or ground beef
- 1/4 cup Chili powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- Optional: 1 medium onion diced
Instructions
- With the crockpot set to high, pour all of the tomato products and the black beans into the pot and stir. Cover with lid while you prepare the meat and seasonings.
- While the bean mixture is heating up, cook the meats. In a large skillet, brown and drain the sausage and the ground turkey. I brown them separately but you can cook them together if you like.
- Now add the cooked meat and seasonings into the Crockpot and stir well into the tomato and bean mixture.
- Turn the Crockpot down to low and allow to simmer for 6 to 8 hours. Once the Chili is done, give it a good stir before serving.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
How To Freeze Chili
Allow cooked Chili to completely cool. Spoon into freezer safe container, like this. Use a freezer label like this, to mark what is in the container then freeze until ready to use.
To reheat, allow the chili to thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Pour into a microwave safe bowl, heat and serve.
I’ve never used black beans but this recipe looks delicious and perfect for a Sunday night. Thanks for sharing with us at #WednesdaysWisdom
I havent made chili yet this year, but I will now! Thanks for linking up to TYSH!
Black beans are my favorite. I bet this chili is delicious!
Thanks for sharing at Saturday Dishes!
Thanks for stopping by Jamie. Saturday Dishes is a great place to find good recipes 🙂
Thanks for sharing this recipe at Saturday Dishes! I love that you’ve included a recipe for your own chili powder! Pinning!
Thank you Jamie. Making your own chili powder is just so easy! We probably all have those ingredients in our cabinets 🙂
I love black beans, chili, and especially my crock pot. I PINNED IT! Thank you so much for stopping by Saturday Dishes and linking up.
Blessings and have a Wonderful Weekend,
Diane Roark
http://www.recipesforourdailybread.com
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you get to try the Black Bean chili! I will see you again at Saturday Dishes.
Just the other day I was looking for a good recipe for a crock pot chili! You read my mind 🙂 Thank you!
Hope you enjoy it. Be sure to let me know 🙂
I do not make much chilli, since my kids absolutely do not eat beans :(. I know it is strange, but has been like that since day 1.
Some people do not put beans in their chili. That is actually a big debate among the southern states.
This is basically my chili, only I have never thought to use sausage. But I will now! Can’t wait to try this. I have been craving chili. Why didn’t I ever think of using sausage?
I learned the sausage trick when I was a restaurant manager many years ago. It adds a nice flavor. Hope you enjoy it 🙂
Yum! I love black beans! I make a vegan black bean chili, but I will have to try yours. My family will love it! Thanks for sharing, Shirley!
The black beans are great in chili! Hope your family will enjoy it