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Slow Cooker Dump Chili Dinner

This is hands-down one of the easiest dinners you'll ever make! Just toss everything into your slow cooker in the morning, and come home to a warm, hearty chili that'll have everyone asking for seconds. Perfect for those busy weeknights when you need comfort food without the effort.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs ground beef no need to brown first!
  • 2 cans 15 oz each kidney beans, undrained
  • 1 jar 24 oz salsa (your favorite kind)
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 packet 1 oz chili seasoning mix

Method
 

  1. Break up the ground beef and place it directly into your slow cooker (yes, raw!).
  2. Add the kidney beans with their liquid, salsa, diced tomatoes, and chili seasoning mix right on top.
  3. Give everything a quick stir to combine ingredients.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, stirring once halfway through if possible.
  5. Serve hot with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or cornbread!