Description
Crockpot Spicy Queso Beef Chili is the ultimate comfort food, combining rich flavors and creamy textures that warm you from the inside out. Perfect for game nights or cozy dinners, this dish features tender beef simmered with zesty spices and gooey queso cheese. Let your slow cooker work its magic while you savor the enticing aromas wafting through your kitchen. Serve it up with your favorite toppings for a memorable meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink; drain excess fat.
- In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion, garlic, and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Transfer the cooked beef and sautéed vegetables to a crockpot. Add diced tomatoes, black beans, cream cheese, chili powder, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- About 15 minutes before serving, stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Ladle into bowls and serve with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg