This Game Day Chili is our family's go-to chili recipe. It's hearty and delicious, and packed with flavor from meat, beans, and homemade chili seasoning. Perfect for tailgate season - or just an easy weeknight dinner.

game day chili made with ground meat and beans, being served in a red crock

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It's that time of year again - football season! And that seems like the perfect time to share this family favorite Game Day Chili recipe. It's the ultimate tailgate chili, and it makes a great family friendly dinner for ordinary nights too!

This just might be my husband's favorite chili recipe, although I have to say that our Creamy White Chicken Chili and Black Bean and Chicken Chili are clos seconds.

This Game Day Chili is:

Hearty and filling.
Packed with protein from meat and beans.
Flavorful thanks to our DIY taco seasoning.
Easy to make with simple ingredients.
Simple to make in the slow cooker or on the stovetop!

I especially love it because I can just cook up some meat, and then dump everything into the slow cooker and let it sit all day. And it's ready when we are!

Tips & Tricks

Take it on the go. If you're planning to make this chili your go-to tailgate dish, then you might want to check out one of these portable slow cookers. Throw everything in and bring the whole thing to the party to keep it hot all day long!

Slow cooker liners. I pretty much never use my slow cooker without one of these handy liners. Add it before cooking and then just toss it out when you're finished. No more scrubbing the slow cooker bowl!

DIY Chili Seasoning. We used a homemade seasoning blend in this Game Day chili. It's a favorite blend that I keep on hand and use for chilis, tacos, and a variety of other dishes. You can always use a store bought chili seasoning, if you prefer.

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If you love this easy Game Day Chili, be sure to check out these other tasty ideas:

Recipe

Game Day Chili

All She Cooks

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Cook Time 8

Total Time 8

Course Main Course, Main dishes

Cuisine American, Mexican

Servings

Calories 711 kcal

Ingredients

1 lb ground chuck
1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
32 oz crushed tomatoes canned or homemade
60 oz chili beans canned, about 4 cans
½ onion peeled and chopped
3 tablespoons DIY Taco and Chili Seasoning see linked recipe, or substitute store bought chili seasoning

Instructions

In a large skillet, brown the meat over medium high heat.
Combine the meat and all other ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Keep on warm setting until ready to serve.

Notes

If you prefer to cook this chili on the stovetop, simply add all ingredients to a large stock pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until warmed through. If the chili begins to look dry at any point, you can add a bit of broth or water as needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 711kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 43gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 2357mgPotassium: 2140mgFiber: 15gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 359IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 169mgIron: 10mg

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