Slow Cooker Beef Chili
Warm up with a bowl of flavorful slow cooker chili. Made with ground beef, beans, and a blend of spices, it's the perfect dish for a game-day gathering.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 pounds ground beef, 80 or 85 percent
- 2 tsp kosher salt, plus more as needed to taste
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
- 2 (4-ounce) cans chopped green chilies
- ¼ cup chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup beef broth or water, plus more as needed
- 2 tbsp cornmeal
Recommended Equipment
- Large skillet or Dutch oven
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of kosher salt. Cook, breaking up into small chunks, for 8 to 10 minutes or until no longer pink. You might have to cook the meat in 2 batches.2 tbsp vegetable oil | 4 pounds ground beef | 2 tsp kosher salt
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beef to the slow cooker. Drain off the grease in the skillet, leaving about 2 tablespoons.
- Add the onions to the same pan and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, until translucent and aromatic. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Transfer the onion and garlic to the slow cooker.2 cups chopped onion | 1 tbsp minced garlic
- Add the pinto beans, tomatoes, green chilies, chili powder, cumin, pepper, beef broth, and cornmeal to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans | 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes | 2 (4-ounce) cans chopped green chilies | 1/4 cup chili powder | 1 tsp ground cumin | 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper | 1/2 cup beef broth or water | 2 tbsp cornmeal
- Cover and cook the chili on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. Check halfway through cooking and add more water or broth if needed. About 10 to 15 minutes before the chili is done, taste and adjust the seasonings.
Taste near the end and adjust boldly if needed. A big batch like this may want extra salt, chili powder, or cumin before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 493kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 27gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 581mgPotassium: 560mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1466IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 4mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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