slow-cooker ChartsDATASHEET // CT-SC-040
slow-cookerSTATE: FRESHVERIFIED DATASHEET
How Long to Cook Chili (Ground Beef & Bean) in the slow cooker
Specification: 2 lbs ground beef browned and drained, combined with kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, onions, and chili spices
Target Temp
200°F (93°C)
Low & Slow
Total Time
360–480 mins
Total Cook Window
Flip Mark
No Flip
Continuous Cook
Internal Safe Temp
165°F+ (74°C) simmering hot throughout
USDA Safe Pull
COOK MODE
Live timer · flip prompt · target temp · rest stage
3-Step Execution Protocol
1
Preheat & Prep
Add chili (ground beef & bean) (2 lbs ground beef browned and drained, combined with kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, onions, and chili spices) to the slow cooker. Set to 200°F (93°C).
2
Slow Cook
Cook for 360–480 mins. Keep lid on; do not stir unless specified.
3
Check & Rest
Thickened, glossy dark-red chili; beans tender and creamy; rich melded flavors across the pot. Confirm internal temperature reaches 165°F+ (74°C) simmering hot throughout. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Verification Basis & Testing Rig
USDA FSIS Ground Beef Safety Guidelines (160°F minimum); Crock-Pot Chili Recipe Archive.
Pro Tip: Always brown the ground beef in a skillet before adding to the slow cooker; unbrowned raw beef in a slow cooker produces a greasy, grainy chili.
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