Slow Cooker Cactus Chili
Slow Cooker Cactus Chili blends tender ground beef, black beans, and sweet corn with tangy diced nopales for a hearty Southwestern bowl. Chipotle, chili powder, and cumin add a warm, smoky kick balanced by tomatoes and a touch of sweetness. It’s a crowd-friendly, set-and-simmer option perfect for game day, potlucks, or cozy weeknights.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook4 hrs 5 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow Cooker Cactus Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the ground beef and the onion; cook and stir until the beef is browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker.
- 2
Stir in the diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, nopales, tomato paste, chili powder, sugar, chipotle pepper, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cover the slow cooker.
- 3
Cook on Low until the flavors combine, about 4 hours.
- Calories 422.25 kcal High 21%
- Protein 20.71 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 42.03 g 15%
- Total Fat 18.8 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 7.34 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 64.41 mg High 21%
- Sodium 263.1 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 3.73 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 4.61 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 64.56 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.71 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 225.38 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 35.29 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 4.81 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Cactus Chili is made with 14 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 4 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Black Pepper, Chili Powder, and Chipotle Peppers in Adobo. Each serving provides about 422.25 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow Cooker Cactus Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Slow Cooker Cactus Chili?
- About 4 hrs 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 422.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow Cooker Cactus Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Slow Cooker Cactus Chili healthy?
- Slow Cooker Cactus Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 422.25 calories and 20.71 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 263.1 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.34 g (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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