Description
Experience the warmth and comfort of Slow Cooker Chili Con Carne, a delightful dish crafted for those chilly days when you crave something hearty. This easy-to-follow recipe combines tender beef, wholesome beans, and aromatic spices, all simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. With minimal prep time, you can have a satisfying meal ready for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Customize with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese or fresh cilantro, and enjoy the inviting aromas that fill your kitchen as it cooks. Perfect for meal prep, this chili is not only delicious but also an ideal choice for impressing guests at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 15 ounces canned light red kidney beans
- 15 ounces canned dark red kidney beans
- 8 ounces 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
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and beef chuck roast pieces; brown until meat is cooked through.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Drain any excess fat from the mixture and return it to the pot. Add kidney beans, tomato sauce, fire-roasted tomatoes, beef broth, and spices; stir well.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer before transferring it to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours until flavors meld beautifully.
- Serve in bowls with optional toppings such as shredded cheese or cilantro.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg