Slow Cooker Chili Con Carne

Chili with sour cream and shredded cheese topping.

Steak Chili is a rich, meaty chili con carne recipe with chunks of tender beef, beans and spices. It's the perfect meal for cool weather.

Prep Time10

Cook Time4 15

Total Time4 25

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kristin Maxwell

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
3 pounds Beef chuck roast sliced thin and cut into pieces
1 Small onion diced (about 1 cup)
3 cloves Garlic minced
15 ounces Canned light red kidney beans drained and rinsed
15 ounces Canned dark red kidney beans drained and rinsed
8 ounce Canned tomato sauce
15 ounces Canned fire roasted diced tomatoes
2 cups Beef broth
2 tablespoons Chili powder
1 teaspoon Cumin
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro

Instructions

In a large dutch oven, heat oil over medium high heat.
Add the chuck roast pieces and onion and cook until meat is cooked through and onion is tender.
Add garlic and cook for one additional minute.
Drain off fat then return the mixture to the dutch oven.
Add the beans, tomato sauce, tomatoes, beef broth and seasonings and stir until well combined.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and carefully transfer to a crock pot.
Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours then reduce temperature to warm until ready to serve.
Transfer to serving bowls and serve with desired toppings.

Notes

Don't skip browning the meat. Searing the meat before slow cooking is crucial to lock in flavors and keeping the meat tender without falling apart.

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