Easy Game Day Chili
This Easy Game Day Chili can be made in the slow cooker or stovetop for convenience. It’s perfect for cold nights, game days, and no-fuss weeknight dinners!
- Serves: 8
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: slow cooker 1-2 hours, stovetop 40 minutes
Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.
Step-by-Step Directions:
Slow Cooker
Step 1: In a large pan over high heat, brown ground beef and onions. Drain fat and transfer to a slow cooker (check out my slow cooker from Green Life that is stove top safe!).
Step 2: Stir in Rotel, rinsed beans, tomato sauce, water, and corn if using. Sprinkle half of the seasoning bag into the slow cooker and stir. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour or low for 2 hours. Taste the chili and add more of the seasoning mix if you prefer more intense flavor. *This chili mix comes with a packet of cayenne pepper – it’s super spicy, so I serve it separately for those who want to control the heat. It also comes with masa flour for thicker chili. If you’d like to use it, whisk 1/3 cup water with the flour and stir back in to the chili. Let cook for another half hour.
Step 3: Dish up generous portions of our easy game day chili in to bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings!
Stovetop
Step 1: In a large pot over high heat, brown ground beef and onions. Drain fat.
Step 2: Stir in Rotel, tomato sauce, water, and corn if using. Sprinkle half of the seasoning bag into the pot and stir. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Taste the chili and add more of the seasoning mix if you prefer more intense flavor. Stir in rinsed beans and continue to cook for 5 minutes. *This chili mix comes with a packet of cayenne pepper – it’s super spicy, so I serve it separately for those who want to control the heat. It also comes with masa flour for thicker chili. If you’d like to use it, whisk 1/3 cup water with the flour and stir back in to the chili. Let cook for another 5 minutes.
Step 3: Dish up generous portions of our easy game day chili in to bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings!
Tips:
- Any chili packet will work, but Carol Shelby’s is our favorite!
- Serve with rice, crusty bread, or tortilla chips.
- It also makes a great topping for hot dogs and baked potatoes.
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Easy Game Day Chili
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs ground beef
- ½ onion (diced)
- 10 oz can of Original Rotel
- 8 oz canned tomato sauce
- 15.5 oz canned beans (rinsed-black, kidney or pinto)
- 8 oz water
- 1 pkg Carol Shelby's Chili Mix
- 1 cup frozen corn (optional)
Optional Toppings:
- sour cream
- shredded cheese
- diced tomatoes
- diced red onion
Instructions
Slow Cooker
- Step 1: In a large pan over high heat, brown ground beef and onions. Drain fat and transfer to a slow cooker (check out my slow cooker from Green Life that is stove top safe!).
- Step 2: Stir in Rotel, rinsed beans, tomato sauce, water, and corn if using. Sprinkle half of the seasoning bag into the slow cooker and stir. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour or low for 2 hours. Taste the chili and add more of the seasoning mix if you prefer more intense flavor. *This chili mix comes with a packet of cayenne pepper – it’s super spicy, so I serve it separately for those who want to control the heat. It also comes with masa flour for thicker chili. If you’d like to use it, whisk 1/3 cup water with the flour and stir back in to the chili. Let cook for another half hour.
- Step 3: Dish up generous portions of our easy game day chili in to bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings!
Stovetop
- Step 1: In a large pot over high heat, brown ground beef and onions. Drain fat.
- Step 2: Stir in Rotel, tomato sauce, water, and corn if using. Sprinkle half of the seasoning bag into the pot and stir. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Taste the chili and add more of the seasoning mix if you prefer more intense flavor. Stir in rinsed beans and continue to cook for 5 minutes. *This chili mix comes with a packet of cayenne pepper – it’s super spicy, so I serve it separately for those who want to control the heat. It also comes with masa flour for thicker chili. If you’d like to use it, whisk 1/3 cup water with the flour and stir back in to the chili. Let cook for another 5 minutes.
- Step 3: Dish up generous portions of our easy game day chili in to bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings!
Notes
- Any chili packet will work, but Carol Shelby’s is our favorite!
- Serve with rice, crusty bread, or tortilla chips.
- It also makes a great topping for hot dogs and baked potatoes.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.
