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Crock Pot Beef Chuck Chili

Crock Pot Beef Chuck Chili: Hearty Flavor in Every Bite

Delicious Crock Pot Beef Chuck Chili, packed with tender beef and rich, comforting spices for a perfect dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chili
  • 3 pounds Beef Chuck Roast Cut into 1½-inch pieces.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground for best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil For browning meat.
  • 1 medium Onion Diced.
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Diced, any color.
  • 2 medium Jalapeños Diced.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 28 ounces Crushed Tomatoes
  • 14.5 ounces Diced Tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 15 ounces Chili Beans/Red Kidney Beans Drained.
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Ancho Chili Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar Can substitute or omit.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Allspice
  • 4 cups Beef Broth
  • 1 to taste Additional Salt/Pepper For seasoning.
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Cheddar or Monterey Jack.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used as an alternative.
  • Chopped Cilantro For garnish.

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Skillet
  • cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep the beef chuck roast by cutting it into 1½-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the beef chunks for about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Transfer the browned beef to a slow cooker. Add the diced onions, bell peppers, jalapeños, and garlic.
  4. Incorporate the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, drained chili beans, Worcestershire sauce, and spices along with beef broth.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. The chili is ready when beef is tender.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 29gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Chili tastes even better the next day, allow it to cool overnight for enhanced flavor before reheating.

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