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Crockpot Mild Beef Chili {Kid Friendly}

Published: Jul 17, 2017 · Modified: Apr 10, 2023 by Audrey · This post may contain affiliate links

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This crockpot mild beef chili is perfect for those who don’t like a spicy chili. This recipe is also kid friendly!

beef chili in a crockpot

This crockpot ground beef chili is very mild but it is still a flavorful chili. I love making this recipe for my family since it is kid friendly. I have two toddlers who think everything is spicy so I have to keep my cooking very mild at the moment.

chili in a bowl with a gray linen

I love, love, love using my crockpot to make chili. Crockpots are seriously one of the most underrated kitchen gadgets out there. I find they make life so much easier and when you use a crockpot for chili, it is just that much better.

chili in a bowl with a gray linen

The longer you simmer this delicious batch of chili, the better it is. It goes great with some grated cheese on top and dollop of sour cream.

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  • Is this recipe spicy?
  • What do I need to make this beef chili?
  • What goes well with this recipe?
  • How lean should the beef be?
  • Do I have to use beef?
  • Can you put raw meat in crockpot for chili?
  • Is chili better in the slow cooker or crockpot?
  • Crockpot Mild Beef Chili with Beans

Is this recipe spicy?

No, this is a very mild beef chili. There are no jalapenos or chiles in this recipe and it is also very light on spice! So whether you’re looking for a good recipe for your family or are just not a fan of spicy food, you’ll love this crockpot mild beef chili recipe.

What do I need to make this beef chili?

For this crockpot ground beef chili with beans, you’ll need:

  • White onion: You’ll need one large white onion.
  • Ground beef: I recommend a leaner ground beef for this recipe.
  • Kidney beans and black beans: The beans for the chili, be sure to rinse and drain the beans well.
  • Diced tomatoes (canned): Be sure to get the kind that says mild to keep the chili mild and not spicy.
  • Tomato paste
  • Paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, and oregano: To season the chili.
  • Salt and pepper: To taste.

What goes well with this recipe?

I love to serve this chili over corn chips with a side of diced red onion, shredded cheddar, and sour cream. I am also a huge fan of serving corn bread with chili, especially yellow cake mix corn bread because I think the sweetness in this corn bread really pairs well with the savory chili. Saltine or oyster crackers are also really good with this chili.

How lean should the beef be?

I recommend using 85% lean or higher in this recipe, if possible.

Do I have to use beef?

If you don’t want to use beef in this recipe you could substitute ground turkey or ground bison. You can also leave the meat out all together and add an extra can of beans, if desired.

Can you put raw meat in crockpot for chili?

While I love that for most crockpot recipes you can just toss everything in and go, I don’t recommend putting raw ground beef in the crockpot. It becomes clumpy and greasy. If you are a frequent user of your crockpot, brown up some ground beef (or ground turkey) and drain the fat. Let it cool and then lay it flat to freeze in a freezer friendly zip lock bag. You can easily grab it the night before and then toss it in your crockpot with everything else the next day to make this recipe that much easier.

Is chili better in the slow cooker or crockpot?

Personally, I feel like chili is better in your crockpot. I think simmering the chili for a long time really brings out the flavors.

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Crockpot Mild Beef Chili

Crockpot Mild Beef Chili with Beans

Audrey
This crockpot ground beef chili is very mild but it is still a very tasty chili. It is the perfect recipe to toss in your crockpot.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 6 hours hrs
Total Time 6 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 198 kcal

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients
  

For the chili

  • 1 white onion finely chopped
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 can kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can diced tomatoes in juice do not drain
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste

Garnishes (optional)

  • sour cream
  • shredded cheddar
  • diced onion
  • corn chips or corn bread
  • crackers

Instructions
 

  • Begin by spraying your crockpot with non-stick spray.
  • Brown your ground beef and then drain any fat. Add the beef and diced onion to your crockpot.
  • Rinse the cans of beans and add them to the crockpot. Add remaining ingredients and spices and stir well.
  • Add ½ cup of water and then cook on low for six to eight hours.
  • Serve with diced onions, shredded cheddar and sour cream on top of corn chips, crackers, or corn bread.

Notes

Nutritional information is an estimate only.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 87mgPotassium: 396mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 368IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg
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Comments

  1. Pamela says

    March 01, 2021 at 11:39 pm

    Yum! Chili is sooo good!!

    Reply
  2. lauren says

    March 01, 2021 at 7:26 pm

    I was looking for a chili recipe for cold weather this week! Can’t wait to try, looks yummy.

    Reply
  3. Amber says

    March 01, 2021 at 1:06 pm

    My family loves chili night. Going to give this one a try. It looks delicious and can’t forget the cornbread. Mmm!

    Reply
  4. Jen Dodrill says

    March 01, 2021 at 12:31 pm

    I love a good chili! Thanks for the recipe. It’s always best in the crockpot!

    Reply
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