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slow cooker beef chili

Slow-Cooker Beef Chili

Easy to make, easy to eat.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 357 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 guajillo chile peppers
  • 1 dried ancho chile
  • 1 dried pasilla chile
  • 3 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb. boneless beef chunk cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 lb. boneless beef short ribs cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 lb. brisket cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • Kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 yellow onions finely chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce chopped, optional
  • 1 12oz. can of lager
  • sour cream
  • shredded cheddar
  • chopped red onion
  • cilantro leaves
  • tortilla chips for serving

Instructions
 

Slow-Cooker Beef Chili

  • Toast guajillo, ancho, and pasilla chiles in a non-stick skillet on medium-high heat. Stir occasionally until darkened and slightly softer (about 3 minutes).
  • Place softened butter in stainless steel bowl and mix with 2 cups boiling water. Drain and throw away seeds and stems.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pot on medium-high.
  • Rub chuck, short ribs, and brisket with salt and pepper.
  • Stirring occasionally, cook until browned (about 5 minutes). Continue cooking until liquid all liquid has evaporated from pot (about 8–10 minutes more). Place beef onto plate.
  • Heat remaining 1 tbsp oil in same pot.
  • Add onions and garlic; season with more salt and pepper. Cook until onions are softened, stirring often (about 6–8 minutes). Beef may stick to the pot, so add splash of water (stirring occasionally) to scrape up left over browned bits of beef.
  • Add cumin, oregano, and chipotle. Cook for 1 minute while stirring occasionally.
  • Transfer the whole mixture to your slow cooker (4–6-quart).
  • Add lager, beef, and chile purée, season with salt and pepper. Stir.
  • Cover slow cooker and heat until meat is very tender (about 7–8 hours on low or 4–5 hours on high). If the mix seems too thin, simmer until thickened to desired consistency.
  • Taste and season if needed. Serve dish topped with sour cream, cheddar, red onion, cilantro leaves, and chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 357kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 577mgPotassium: 899mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2258IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 5mg
Keyword beef, chile, dinner, slow cooker
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