Kid-Friendly Taco Chili (Easy Slow Cooker Dinner)

Delicious and hearty bowl of Mexican chili made with beef, black beans, corn, topped with tortilla chips and cilantro. — A flavorful Mexican chili served in a white bowl featuring seasoned beef, black beans, corn, crispy tortilla chips, and fresh cilantro for a satisfying meal.

If you are looking for a dinner that everyone at the table will actually eat without complaints, this kid-friendly taco chili is it. I have made this more times than I can count on busy school nights when I needed something filling, simple, and familiar. It has all the taco flavors kids love, but in cozy chili form that feels perfect for fall and winter.

This is one of those slow cooker meals that makes life easier. You brown the meat, dump everything into the crockpot, and let it do its thing. By dinner time, the house smells amazing and the kids are already asking what’s for dinner.

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Kid-Friendly Taco Chili

This taco chili is hearty without being spicy, which makes it perfect for kids. Beans, corn, and mild taco seasoning give it tons of flavor without overwhelming little taste buds. I love how flexible it is too. You can serve it with chips, over rice, or even spoon it into tortillas for leftovers.

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Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey or ground beef
1 can black beans, 15 oz, drained and rinsed
1 can kidney beans, 15 oz, drained and rinsed
1 can corn, 15 oz, drained
1 can diced tomatoes, 28 oz
1 packet taco seasoning
1 cup vegetable broth

Instructions

Step 1: Brown The Meat

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey or beef until fully cooked and no longer pink. Break it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat and set aside.

Step 2: Add Everything To The Slow Cooker

Add the cooked meat to the slow cooker. Stir in the black beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, vegetable broth, bell pepper, and onion.

Give everything a good stir so the seasoning is evenly mixed.

Step 3: Cook

Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours. The longer it cooks, the more the flavors come together.

Step 4: Season And Serve

Before serving, taste the chili and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm with tortilla chips or your favorite toppings.

Tips For Success

If your kids are sensitive to texture, you can finely chop the onion and bell pepper so they blend right in.
Ground turkey keeps this lighter, but ground beef adds a richer flavor. Both work great.
This chili thickens as it sits, making leftovers even better the next day.

Easy Variations

Extra Mild: Use a mild taco seasoning and add an extra splash of broth.
Extra Hearty: Stir in cooked rice during the last 30 minutes.
Cheesy: Add shredded cheese right before serving or let kids sprinkle their own on top.

FAQs

Is this taco chili spicy?

No, this recipe is mild and kid-friendly. If you want heat, you can add hot sauce or chili flakes to adult bowls.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes. This chili is perfect for meal prep and tastes even better the next day

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes. This chili is perfect for meal prep and tastes even better the next day.

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