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Slow Cooker Hot Chili

by Sarah Olson on November 12, 2020 | Updated June 20, 2022 3 Comments

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This hot chili brings the heat with the help of serrano peppers and is full of flavor thanks to bacon! Try this unique chili ASAP!

I don’t know about you but I can’t live with just one boring chili recipe! Try this spicy recipe or one of my other favorites like; Slow Cooker Chuck Wagon Chili or Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili.

chili with 2 serrano peppers on top

How to make Hot Chili in the crockpot:

  • Serrano Chiles – This gives wonderful heat and flavor to the recipe.
  • Red Pepper Flakes – More heat!
  • Other Seasonings – Bacon bits, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
  • Beans – For this chili, I don’t grab plain pinto beans, I use a can:
    • Ranch Style® beans
    • Bush’s chili seasoned beans
    • Bush’s southwestern style pinto beans
  • Tomatoes – Diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste.

ingredients for hot chili on white table

How long do I cook?

  • Place the lid on the slow cooker.
  • Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or on LOW for 6-8 hours.
3 kinds of canned beans in slow cooker

How do I adjust the heat in this recipe?

  • Serrano peppers are twice as spicy as jalapenos.
  • For spicy, MINCE two serrano peppers or add three if you want it ultra spicy.
  • For a milder chili, put 2 whole serrano chiles (do not dice). Also, cut the red pepper flake by 3/4.
slow cooker hot chili before cooking, in slow cooker

What toppings go good on spicy chili?

  • Shredded Colby Jack Cheese
  • Sour Cream
  • Saltines or oyster crackers
  • Cilantro
  • Chopped serrano chiles!
hot chili done cooking in slow cooker

Try one of these bean recipes next in your crockpot:

  • Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili
  • Slow Cooker Prime Rib Chili
  • Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
  • Slow Cooker V8 Chili
  • Slow Cooker Texas No Bean Chili
  • Slow Cooker Steakhouse Chili
  • Slow Cooker Copycat Wendy’s Chili
  • Slow Cooker Spicy Pinto Beans
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chili with 2 serrano peppers on top in slow cooker

Slow Cooker Hot Chili

5 from 4 votes
If you love spicy chili then this is the recipe for you. Serrano chile has a perfect kick to it and gives this chili the heat that you crave.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours hours
Total Time: 8 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 435kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker – 5 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs. ground beef
  • 1 white onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 2-3 serrano pepper minced (see notes for spice levels)
  • 15 oz. can Ranch Style® beans do not drain
  • 15 oz. can Bush's® southwestern style pinto beans do not drain
  • 15 oz. can Bush's® medium chili beans do not drain
  • 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes do not drain
  • 15 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 6 oz. can tomato paste
  • 3 oz. packet bacon bits (or 3-4 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled)
  • 2 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
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Instructions:

  • Place a pan on the stove on medium-high heat, brown and crumble the beef. Drain. Add to the slow cooker.
  • Add remaining ingredients to the slow cooker. See my notes below for spice level adjustments.
  • Stir well.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
  • Stir and serve with desired toppings.
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Recipe Notes:

How can I adjust the heat in this recipe?
  • Serrano peppers are twice as spicy as jalapenos.
  • For spicy, MINCE two serrano peppers or add three if you want it ultra spicy.
  • For a milder chili, put 2 whole serrano chiles (do not dice). Also, cut the red pepper flake by 3/4.
What toppings go good on hot chili?
  • Shredded Colby Jack Cheese
  • Sour Cream
  • Saltines or oyster crackers
  • Cilantro
  • Chopped serrano chiles!

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 1654mg | Potassium: 1449mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1978IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 8mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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    Filed Under: Beef, Chili, Ground Beef

    Comments

    1. CM says

      March 28, 2022 at 3:01 pm

      5 stars
      My family loves this chili recipe ! I always make a 1-1/2 recipes since it freezes well too.

      Reply
    2. Sheryl Pieknik says

      October 4, 2021 at 3:12 pm

      5 stars
      This chili is absolutely delicious! I was worried about the “heat” in the chili, so I used two jalapeños instead of the serrano peppers. It was just right! Very filling! One bowl will fill you up! This recipe is a KEEPER!

      Reply
    3. JR says

      November 14, 2020 at 9:19 pm

      OUCH!

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