Slow Cooker Vegetable Chili

Discover true comfort with this incredibly easy slow-cooker vegetarian Chili. It's thick, hearty, and perfectly spiced, featuring a well-balanced flavour boost from Hogtown Taco seasoning! Combining mixed beans, sweet potato, and vibrant vegetables, this recipe delivers a satisfying and delicious meal with minimal effort.

Author: Hogtown Spice Company | Prep time: 15 Minutes | Cook time: 4 Hours | Total time: 4 Hours and 15 Minutes | Yield: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 medium yellow onion, minced

  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced

  • 1 stalk of celery, chopped

  • 1 carrot, chopped

  • 1 zucchini, diced

  • 1 small red pepper, chopped

  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced

  • 1 can tomato paste

  • 1 can stewed tomatoes, whole or cubed

  • 2 tbsp Hogtown Taco seasoning

  • 1 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  1. 2 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock if preferred)

  2. Prepare Vegetables: Mince the onion and garlic. Chop the celery, carrot, zucchini, and red pepper. Peel and dice the sweet potato into bite-sized pieces.

  3. Combine Ingredients: Add all of the prepped vegetables (onion, garlic, celery, carrot, zucchini, red pepper, and sweet potato) directly into the basin of your slow cooker.

  4. Add Seasoning & Liquids: Add the can of tomato paste, the can of stewed tomatoes (lightly crushing any whole tomatoes with your hand or a spoon), the 2 Tbsp of Hogtown Taco seasoning, and the 1 tsp of sea salt.

  5. Add Beans & Stock:

    If using Dried Beans: Add the pre-soaked, boiled, and drained dried beans. Pour in the 2 cups of stock.

    If using Canned Beans: Add the rinsed and drained canned beans. Pour in the 2 cups of stock.

  6. Stir & Set: Stir all the ingredients thoroughly until the tomato paste and seasoning are well distributed throughout the mixture.

Cook Time: 

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on

LOW for 6–8 hours (Recommended for best flavour development).

HIGH for 3–4 hours.

(Note: If using dried beans, the LOW setting for 6+ hours is required to ensure beans are fully tender).

Notes

The Sweet Potato Tip: Cutting the sweet potato into smaller ½-inch cubes ensures they become perfectly tender at the same time as the other vegetables.

Taste and Finish: Once the cooking time is complete, stir the Chili well. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or a dash more taco seasoning if you want more heat.

Serve: Ladle into bowls and serve with your favourite toppings like avocado, cilantro, or a dollop of sour cream.