This Lumberjack Chili crockpot recipe is a hearty and satisfying meal that’s perfect for warming up on a chilly day. Its rich flavors and tender bits of meat combined with a medley of beans and spices make it a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone asking for seconds. My friend Stephanie shared this chili recipe with me and my family LOVES it!! The name seriously bumps it up a notch…what boy wouldn’t be excited to eat “lumberjack” chili?! It sounds so manly! So much better than plain old chili, right? Kids are so funny:)
Let me tell you though, even without the cool name this lumberjack chili is fantastic! This recipe has no sugar in it or ketchup, making it less sweet and more savory. I like to use a combination of ground beef and ground pork and we prefer smaller beans like chili beans or pintos instead of Kidney. Such a great hearty chili recipe for a cold winter night and so nice to be able to throw it in the crockpot if you want!
Other Great Soups:
Best Tomato Soup (super easy to make too)
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Lumberjack Chili
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of ground beef (or 1/2 ground pork)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- ½ green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 (46 oz) can tomato juice
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 (15 oz) cans red kidney beans or chili or pinto beans (or a mix)
- 2 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp pepper
- Garnish:
- shredded cheddar cheese
- frito corn chips
Instructions
- Saute onions and beef/pork, drain well.
- Combine all ingredients in slow cooker.
- Cook for 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low.
- Serve with shredded cheddar cheese and frito corn chips.
- Enjoy!
Notes
*if you don’t want to use your slow cooker. Simply follow instructions but put in large pot on the stove and simmer covered for 1 hour or so until all the flavor meld and veggies are soft. Stir occasionally and serve!
Bunny–I love that name! My boys would love that too:) Thanks for sharing!
Bunny–I love that name! My boys would love that too:) Thanks for sharing!
When I first had chili garnished like this it was at Festival in Grand Rapids, MI. It was called Puffer Bellies then. Still Puffer Bellies at our house.
When I first had chili garnished like this it was at Festival in Grand Rapids, MI. It was called Puffer Bellies then. Still Puffer Bellies at our house.