Slow Cooker Texas Chili
Big chunks of beef, dark kidney beans and a complex chile-infused sauce deliver a powerhouse of flavor in this slow cooked chili. To save on prep-work, ask your butcher to cut up the chuck roast for you.
Servings: 10
Calories: 258kcal
Ingredients
- 3 whole onions, minced
- ¼ cup chili powder
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 Tablespoon fresh oregano, minced, OR 1 teaspoon dried
- 2- 15 oz. cans dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1- 28 oz. can or box of tomato puree
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup Minute tapioca
- 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1-2 Tablespoons canned chipotle in adobo sauce, minced
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar, plus extra as needed
- 2 whole bay leaves
- 1 5 pound boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed, and cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
- Salt and pepper
Options for Toppings:
- scallions, avocado chunks, fresh jalapeños, sour cream, cheddar cheese, fried onion rings
Cook's Note:
- I used 1 Tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo and it wasn't even hot.
Instructions
- Microwave 3 onions, ¼ cup chili powder, ¼ cup tomato paste, 3 Tablespoons oil, 8 minced garlic, 2 Tablespoons cumin and 1 Tablespoon oregano in large bowl, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened, about 5 minutes; transfer to slow cooker.
- Stir, 30 ounces beans, 28 ounces tomato puree, 2 cups broth, ¼ cup tapioca, 3 Tablespoons soy sauce, 1-2 Tablespoons chipotles, 2 Tablespoons sugar, and 2 bay leaves into slow cooker. Season beef with salt and pepper and nestle into slow cooker. Gently stir together. Cover and cook until beef is tender, 9 to 11 hours on low or 5 to 7 hours on high.
- Let chili settle for 5 minutes, then remove fat from surface using large spoon. Discard bay leaves. Season with salt, pepper and sugar to taste, sprinkle with toppings and serve.
Notes
- Toppings include but aren't limited to: Sour cream, shredded cheese, fresh diced jalapenos, tomatoes, chopped avocados, fried onion rings
Nutrition
Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 445mg | Potassium: 496mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 4.7mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 3.2mg