Name: Slow Cooker Black Bean Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cans black beans, drained & rinsed; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 2 red bell peppers, diced; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1/2 cup bulgur; 2 (14.5 ounces) cans diced tomatoes; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; cilantro, optional

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This slow cooker black bean chili is almost too easy. It's vegan as well!

It's a super healthy, super simple way to ensure you have a delicious dinner waiting at home for you.

This slow cooker recipe is perfect for a day when you want minimal prep but still want a filling meal. It can be cooked on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours, making it a perfect overnight recipe.

I've thrown it together several times before leaving for work because I love having dinner ready when I get home.

Ingredients for slow cooker black bean chili.

Slow Cooker Black Bean Chili Ingredients

Here's what you'll need for this delicious recipe!

Pantry Ingredients - canned black beans (drained and rinsed), vegetable broth, bulgur, diced tomatoes
Fresh Ingredients - yellow onion, red bell peppers
Spices - cumin, oregano, chili powder, cayenne
Optional toppings - chopped cilantro, sour cream, cheese, or diced scallions

How to Make this Vegan Black Bean Chili

Prep the ingredients - dice the onions, chop the peppers, and prepare the other ingredients.
Combine ingredients in the slow cooker - Add all the ingredients to a slow cooker, stir, and set on low for 8 to 9 hours.
Serve - Garnish with cilantro or any other toppings
Save - Keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Slow cooker chili in crockpot with ladle.

More Delicious Chili Recipes to Try

The Ultimate Vegan Chili - this chili has a nice, smoky flavor from the medley of spices and it doesn’t have to simmer for very long – making this a perfect weeknight recipe.
Slow Cooker Brisket Chili - this brisket chili is like a warm hug. It’s rich, well-spiced, and very flavorful.
Black Bean Chili - this hearty chili is made from simmered black beans, tomatoes, corn, bell peppers, onion, vegetable stock, and lots of spices.
Slow Cooker Turkey Pumpkin Chili - this chili recipe is creamy, warm, and delicious! It’s hearty and healthy with beans, onions, tomato, pumpkin, and chicken broth.

We use and really recommend this All-Clad Slow Cooker for this recipe. This one is only 4-quart, but they make them larger as well!

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Slow Cooker Black Bean Chili

This slow cooker black bean chili is so easy to make. It's vegan as well!

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 8 hours

Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

3 cans black beans, drained & rinsed
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 red bell peppers, diced
1 cup vegetable broth
½ cup bulgur
2 (14.5 ounces) cans diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne
cilantro, optional

Instructions

Add all the ingredients to a slow cooker, stir, and set on low for 8 to 9 hours, or on high for 4 hours.
Garnish with cilantro or any other toppings.
Serve immediately, save in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 232Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 246mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 15gSugar: 6gProtein: 14g