Vegetable Bean Chili- Crockpot Recipe

Category: Entree

Preparation Time: 10-15 Minutes

Cook Time: 6-8 Hours On Low

Yield: (1) 6-qt Crockpot Volume 8-9, Two Cup Portion Meals

Recipe By Chef: Paige Mountain

Combine all ingredients in crock pot.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Adjust seasoning as desired after taste-testing. Toppings such as sour cream, cheddar cheese, avocado, or cilantro can be added on top.

Seasoning blend can include 2 tsp chili powder, 1 ½ tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika (or regular), 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt (or adjust to taste), and ½ tsp black pepper. Other dry seasonings can be added such as coriander, garlic powder & onion powder. Alternatively, a pre-made seasoning packet from the grocery store can be used.
Recipe can also be made in a large pot; add ingredients into pot and cook for 45-50 minutes.
A variety of beans can be used and adjusted as desired.
Any vegetables can be added to this recipe. In addition, the vegetables & beans listed can be adjusted as desired or swapped for others.
For an extra boost of flavor, fire-roasted diced tomatoes or corn can be used. Ingredients such as jalapenos or poblano peppers can also be added.
Meat can be added. Cubed, raw meat is recommended due to the convenience of not needing to cook it ahead of time. If choosing to add ground meat, we recommend cooking & draining before freezing (but cool before adding to bag). Raw ground meats will make the chili greasy and clumpy as it cooks.