Slow Cooker No Bean Chili

Introduction

When it comes to comfort food, chili reigns supreme—but not everyone’s a fan of beans. Enter Slow Cooker No Bean Chili, a hearty, rich, and perfectly spiced dish designed exclusively for those who love the depth of classic chili without the beans. This set-it-and-forget-it recipe is ideal for gatherings, meal prep, game days, and busy weeknights.

Prepare to wow your family and friends with a robust chili where bold spices, tender ground meat, and fresh vegetables form a flavorful, chunky stew that brings maximum satisfaction in every spoonful.

Why This No Bean Chili Delivers Big Flavor

What sets this chili apart is its concentrated flavors and meaty texture. By excluding beans, every mouthful is filled with seasoned beef or turkey, bell peppers, diced tomatoes, and onions, allowing the robust chili spices to shine. A slow cooker gently develops all these flavors, creating a deeply savory meal with minimal active time.

This no bean chili is also naturally low in carbs, making it a great choice for keto and paleo diets, or anyone looking for a gluten-free, crowd-pleasing option.

Simple Ingredient Prep for Effortless Cooking

Save precious prep time by using a quality vegetable chopper to dice your onions, peppers, and other veggies quickly and evenly. The Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper makes quick work of fresh ingredients and helps create uniform bites for a perfectly consistent chili.

For browning your ground meat before adding to the slow cooker, a nonstick skillet like the SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch ensures easy release and thorough cooking with minimal cleanup.

How to Make Slow Cooker No Bean Chili

To get started, browning your ground meat is key—it adds a deep flavor base that will infuse the chili as it slowly simmers all day. Use a sturdy meat masher such as the Farberware Professional Heat Resistant Nylon Meat and Potato Masher to easily break up the meat for a fine, crumbly texture.

Once the meat is browned and drained, combine it in your slow cooker with the chopped veggies, tomatoes, tomato paste, seasonings, and a splash of beef broth. Let everything cook on low for 6–8 hours (or high for 3–4 hours) to create an irresistibly aromatic, thick chili.

Serving Suggestions for No Bean Chili Done Right

Serve your no bean chili hot with a variety of toppings, like shredded cheese, chopped green onion, sour cream, or avocado. Pack leftovers for lunch in a leak-proof Bentgo Salad Container – 54 oz Bowl—perfect for keeping your chili fresh and easy to transport.

This versatile chili is delicious on its own, but you can also spoon it over roasted veggies, baked potatoes, or crispy tortilla chips for a complete meal.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This slow cooker no bean chili recipe makes about 8 generous servings. Each serving delivers approximately 350 calories, 30g protein, 12g fat, and just 10g net carbs—though actual values will depend on the toppings and ground meat you choose. This no bean chili makes for a wholesome, filling, and balanced main dish.

Slow Cooker No Bean Chili (Recap)

Chili without the beans still brings all the hearty comfort and flavor you crave! This slow cooker recipe is loaded with protein and rich spices, and it’s simple enough for weeknights but impressive enough for company.

Instructions

1. In a large nonstick frying pan skillet, brown the ground beef or turkey over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a meat masher until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
2. Transfer the browned meat to your slow cooker.
3. Use the vegetable chopper to efficiently dice the onion and peppers. Add them, along with garlic, to the slow cooker.
4. Add diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato paste, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne, and a good pinch of salt and pepper to the cooker. Stir until well combined.
5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, stirring once or twice if possible. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
6. Ladle into bowls and serve with desired toppings. For easy lunch packing, store leftovers in a Bentgo salad container or your preferred airtight container.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 6–8 hours (on Low) or 3–4 hours (on High)

Total Time: Up to 8 hours, but only 15 minutes of hands-on work

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Warm, comforting, and hassle-free, Slow Cooker No Bean Chili is guaranteed to be a hit for anyone looking for bold chili flavor minus the beans!