About Paula Deen
Paula Deen is the queen of hearty, Southern American food. Born in 1947, she is known for her wide array of accessible and easy dishes that will bring a smile to your face every day.
She has had careers on television, but is also a chef and cookbook author with hundreds of mouthwatering recipes under her belt.
This wonderful chef describes her food as “farmhouse cooking” – it’s rustic, feel-good, home-style cooking that everyone can get behind.
If you think you would like to try your hand at making rustic, feel-good chili recipes in a slow cooker, then you’re in the right place.
Let’s take a look at Paula Deen’s takes on this classic and see what she has to offer. You won’t regret making a single one of these!
You can’t go wrong with a regular, good old chili.
For this easy-peasy recipe, you will need kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, ground beef, sweet Italian sausage, and a handful of other things you already have lying around.
Sauté what you must, and add everything to the slow cooker. Allow it to cook on a high heat for 2–3 hours or on a low heat for 4–6 hours. The flavors in this dish are unbelievably good.
Chocolate chili might not be everyone’s favorite, but it is one of ours!
This recipe calls for ground beef, onions, chili powder, cocoa powder (unsweetened), beef broth, tomatoes, and a handful of other basics.
The cocoa powder in this recipe adds some wonderful depth to the dish, making it unforgettable for all the best reasons.
You will be surprised by how well the flavors go together, and it is not as overpowering as you might initially expect!
This healthy chili uses ground turkey instead of beef, so you get some different flavors if that’s what you’re craving!
Leave this to cook in a slow cooker for at least an hour before coming back to it, and definitely do not skip out on all the seasonings.
You will need some basic ingredients like ground turkey, bell peppers, Vidalia onions, celery, and a handful of other things. Feel free to add more chili to it if you want an extra kick!
As always, bear in mind that if you are planning on using a slow cooker for this recipe, it might take triple the time (but have triple the flavor).
To make the world’s best Southern chili, you will need red onion, bell peppers, celery, garlic, ground beef, tomatoes, cheese, pinto beans, and kidney beans.
A whole load of spices and seasonings will get thrown into this, too, so don’t skip out on those!
The longer you leave your chili to cook, the tastier it will be. Don’t worry about making a huge batch, either, because chili is fantastic for freezing.
It will only get better when you reheat the food, as the flavors will continue to marry together.
For some added spice, all you need to do is up the favor with some chili powder or red pepper flakes.
Craving a warm and delicious veggie chili? This Paula Deen recipe is going to become your ultimate Sunday night dinner (see also “Amazing Paula Deen Chili Recipes To Try Today“).
To make it, you will need butternut squash, onions, peppers, stewed tomatoes, black beans, red beans, vegetable stock, and a handful of other basic seasoning options.
While the recipe calls for everything to be done on the stovetop, you can easily use your slow cooker.
Simply throw everything in once all the sautéing is done, and leave it to cook for about an hour. This recipe doesn’t need a lot of time to cook, so it can be made at short notice.
You’ve had regular chili, you’ve had veggie chili, and now, you can have chili in a biscuit bowl! This is a fun take on the classic and is absolutely perfect.
You can use a premade biscuit mix, or make your own and have some fun. Either way, the results are going to be wonderful.
To make chili in a biscuit bowl, you will need all your favorite chili ingredients – kidney beans, tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, ground beef, and more.
You can serve this dish with a nice dollop of sour cream and cheddar, along with some corn chips.
Sure, chili is usually made with ground beef and kidney beans, but what’s stopping you from using chicken and white beans?
This mouthwatering chili dish brings something a little different to the table, and you won’t be able to get enough of it.
To make it, you will need dried navy beans, chicken stock, chicken breast, chilies, garlic, and a handful of all your favorite seasoning options.
Soak your beans, throw everything together, and leave it to cook in your slow cooker for 4–6 hours. For the best results, serve this delightful dish with some fresh cornbread.
Want to keep things simple and use some taco seasoning mix for your chili? Not a problem! These flavors work together perfectly, so prepare your taste buds.
You will need your regular chili ingredients like ground beef, pinto beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, and chilies, along with a handful of delightful spices.
Don’t forget to soak your beans before cooking them, so make sure you give yourself enough time. Overnight is preferable, but six hours is the minimum.
Since you are using a slow cooker, give the dish plenty of time to cook – around 4–6 hours for the best results.
Which chili recipe do you like the most? If you are in the mood for chili, why not gather everything you need, and follow one of these fantastic recipes?
You will not regret it, and we couldn’t recommend it enough.
No matter your skill level, these chili recipes are killer.
Since you will probably be using a slow cooker (even if the recipe doesn’t necessarily call for it), you can put everything in and forget about it.
It’s the perfect way to make a delicious dinner without sacrificing all that time, don’t you think?
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Any chili can be thrown into a slow cooker and cooked for hours. In fact, cooking your chili for longer will only improve its flavor, as all the seasoning and flavors can marry together and blend perfectly. Whether you are making vegetarian chili or a meaty delight, you can use your slow cooker to get the job done.
Aim to cook your chili on low in a slow cooker for anywhere between 6–8 hours. This will ensure that all the flavors marry together perfectly. If you are using high heat, you can reduce this time to 3–4 hours. Both options are fantastic, but we would always recommend using the low heat for extended periods of time to really get the ultimate chili.
Every chili recipe will be different. However, some classic chili seasoning options tend to stay the same no matter what recipe you are looking at. These seasoning options include things like chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Additional options might include smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and even cocoa powder if you want to make chocolate chili!
Chili is such a popular dish because it is easy to make, and always delicious. It is a fantastic comfort food and will warm your belly in the cold months. There are lots of different recipes to try with all kinds of variations, so it’s guaranteed that there will be a version of chili out there that you like. Not all chili even had beans, either (Texan chili usually doesn’t have beans), and some are sweeter, while others are spicy.
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How do you make Paula Deen’s chili?
To make Paula Deen’s chili on the stovetop, begin by browning your beef along with 2 tablespoons of butter. Cook your beef until it is about 90% completely cooked. Add your diced onion and cook until your onion begins to appear transparent. Add chili seasoning, and 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.
How do you cook chile beans in a crock pot?
Put the beans in large pot with the chicken stock and bring to a boil over high heat. In a saucepan, heat the margarine over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, and chiles and saute for 5 minutes. Add chile mixture to pot with beans. Add the chicken, cumin, oregano, pepper, white pepper, red pepper flakes, and cilantro.
How long do you cook a chili on a crock pot?
Add both cans of diced tomatoes with their juices, the beer, and all the beans, stirring to combine. Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover with a lid, and cook on medium-low for a good 2 hours, stirring on occasion to keep the chili from sticking to the bottom of the pan.