Cowboy Steak Chili In A Crock Pot Recipe

Name: Cowboy Steak Chili In A Crock Pot
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: The Meat; 1 lb sirloin steak, cubed bite-size; 4 slices bacon (or 3 Tbsp vegetable oil); 1 lb chorizo sausage (or ground pork); The Aromatics; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, smashed; The Other Good Stuff; 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies; 2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (16 ounce) can corn (optional); 1 (16 ounce) bottle dark beer or (16 ounce) bottle ale; 1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes; Cowboy Steak Seasoning; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon coffee beans, dark freshly finely ground; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (or to taste)

Servings: persons

The Meat
1 lb sirloin steak, cubed bite-size
4 slices bacon (or 3 Tbsp vegetable oil)
1 lb chorizo sausage (or ground pork)
The Aromatics
2 medium onions, chopped
1 bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
4 garlic cloves, smashed
The Other Good Stuff
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (16 ounce) can corn (optional)
1 (16 ounce) bottle dark beer or (16 ounce) bottle ale
1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
Cowboy Steak Seasoning
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon coffee beans, dark freshly finely ground
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne (or to taste)

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["Turn the crock pot on to high.", "Prepare the Cowboy Steak Seasoning following the separate recipe posting.", "Roll cubed steak around in the seasoning mix until they are thoroughly coated.", "In a large, heavy fry pan over medium high heat, brown off the bacon (if using) until crisp.", "Remove and drain on paper towels or clean newspaper, reserving the drippings.", "Brown the coated cubes of steak in the bacon drippings (or oil), working in batches if necessary.", "Transfer browned steak to the crock pot.", "Add the chorizo or pork and cook it down, stirring, for about 5 minutes.", "Transfer the chorizo or pork to the crock pot.", "Add all the ""aromatics"" to the fry pan and sweat them down, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.", "Transfer them to the crock pot.", "Stir in all the ""other good stuff"" and the reserved bacon to the crock pot.", "If there's not enough liquid to cover, add some beef stock or more beer. Put the lid on.", "Let the mixture come to a simmer, taste and adjust the seasoning to taste and let it simmer at least another hour. The longer the better!"]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: The Meat, 1 lb sirloin steak, cubed bite-size, 4 slices bacon (or 3 Tbsp vegetable oil), 1 lb chorizo sausage (or ground pork), and more.

Yes, Cowboy Steak Chili In A Crock Pot falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cowboy Steak Chili In A Crock Pot

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