Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Slow Cooker Chili Con Carne, a perfect dish for crisp evenings and cozy gatherings. This hearty chili features tender beef, a variety of beans, and a blend of aromatic spices that create a rich, savory flavor profile. Ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining friends, this recipe is simple to prepare and allows you to savor the robust flavors without spending hours in the kitchen. Just set your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you enjoy quality time with family or friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 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
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef and sauté the onion until tender.
- Stir in minced garlic for one minute until fragrant.
- Drain excess fat, return the beef mixture to the pot, and add beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer before transferring everything to your slow cooker.
- Cook on low heat for 4-6 hours until flavors meld beautifully.
- Serve hot with optional toppings such as shredded cheese or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg