Easy Gluten Free Crockpot Chili
Hi friends! 🍂 If you know me, you know that I’m pretty much on a steady chili diet from the moment the first fall leaf hits the ground until at least Valentine’s Day. I like to make a big batch in the crockpot every Sunday or every other Sunday and then eat it for lunch all week long! I love that it’s cozy, fills me up and somehow I never really get tired of it. Even if you are looking for dinner recipes for your family for an easy weeknight dinner recipe, this gluten free crockpot chili is one of those perfect “set it and forget it” meals! So many good occasions for making it, busy weeks, football Sunday’s, or when you just need something comforting to eat that can simmer away in the kitchen while you’re doing ANYTHING else!
Ingredients
You can easily customize this based on what you have in your pantry or fridge, this is a super forgiving recipe but here is what I use!
Here’s what you’ll need:
1 lb cooked ground turkey, beef, or veggie crumbles (all three work great and I will use whatever I have on hand)
½ of a diced white onion
Diced mushrooms (add as much or as little as you like)
1 can (29 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (15.25 oz) black beans, drained
1 can (15.25 oz) kidney beans, drained
1 can drained corn
1 can (16 oz) chili beans
1 can (10 oz) mild Rotel
Seasonings to taste: garlic salt, onion powder, salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper!
Shredded cheddar cheese
Sour cream
Fritos for dipping!
Instructions
Cook the meat:
In a skillet, brown your ground meat (or veggie crumbles) with a little salt, pepper, and minced garlic for flavor.Add the veggies:
Once the meat starts to brown, toss in your diced onion and mushrooms. Let everything cook down until tender and fragrant.Prep your beans and corn:
While the meat mixture finishes up, drain and rinse your kidney beans, black beans, and corn.Combine in the crockpot:
Add the cooked meat and veggies, tomato sauce, beans, corn, chili beans (not drained), Rotel, and your other seasonings to the crockpot.Let it cook:
Cook on low for 8 hours, or
high for 4 hours if you’re short on time.
Serve it up:
Top with shredded cheddar cheese and a handful of Fritos (or your favorite gluten-free chips).
Tips & Variations
Spice it up: If you like it on the spicer side you can add more cayenne or even like a dash of hot sauce for more of a kick.
Add veggies: You really can add any other veggies that you want! Bell peppers, zucchini, or sweet potatoes would make really yummy additions.
Freeze it: This chili freezes really well! I like to portion it out once it is cooled and then put each serving into a container to thaw for an easy lunch later on!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
It is completely gluten free
This is a family friendly and customizable meal to meet the needs of everyone you are cooking for
I love that this is a meal prep friendly idea that you can have for lunches all week long
A cozy comfort food that makes your kitchen smell amazing
I will probably share this recipe forever because it is just so perfect for those times that you are craving something warm and hearty! You can easily toss everything into your slow cooker and let it work its magic. This is my go to easy gluten free crockpot chili recipe that keeps me fueled and cozy all season long and I promise once you try this recipe, you’ll be just as obsessed as I am! Whether you’re making it for Sunday meal prep, a family dinner, or just to have something warm ready after a long day, this chili always hits the spot. If you give it a try, let me know how you make it your own, I love getting new ideas of things to add to my chili! If you have any questions at all you can comment below and I will respond there or you can email me at hello@emmatarynjones.com and I will get back to you asap!
Happy cooking!
Emma