Crock Pot Beef Chili With Chili Creme Fraiche

Name: Crock Pot Beef Chili With Chili Creme Fraiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 kg chuck steaks, ground; 500 g streaky bacon (cut into strips); 1 kg onion (Chopped); 6 garlic cloves (Finely Chopped); 4 celery ribs (Chopped); 4 red chilies, fresh (Finely Chopped); 2 (800 g) cans chopped tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 (1 1/4 kg) cans red kidney beans; 2 tablespoons oregano leaves, ground; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 tablespoon fennel seed; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (unsweetened); 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 450 ml beef stock; fresh coriander (Chopped); 2 tablespoons frying oil (Groundnut)

Servings: persons

2 kg chuck steaks, ground
500 g streaky bacon (cut into strips)
1 kg onion (Chopped)
6 garlic cloves (Finely Chopped)
4 celery ribs (Chopped)
4 red chilies, fresh (Finely Chopped)
2 (800 g) cans chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 (1 1/4 kg) cans red kidney beans
2 tablespoons oregano leaves, ground
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon fennel seed
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon cocoa powder (unsweetened)
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
450 ml beef stock
fresh coriander (Chopped)
2 tablespoons frying oil (Groundnut)

1
Add the frying oil to a large pan (I use a wok) & fry the ground beef in batches until brown adding each batch as brown to the crock pot.
2
Add the streaky bacon to the pan & fry until golden.
3
With a slotted spoon remove to the crock pot reserving the bacon fat.
4
Add the onions, garlic, celery, chilies and bay leaf to the pan & fry in the bacon fat for 2 or 3 minutes then add the herbs & spices except the cinnamon & black pepper.
5
Fry until softened, add to the crock pot.
6
Add to the crock pot the tomatoes, beef stock, tomato paste, cinnamon, cocoa powder & black pepper. Cover & cook on low setting for 8-10 Hours.
7
30 minutes before the end of cooking, stir in the kidney beans.
8
Fold in the chopped coriander just before serving.
9
Serve with white rice, baked potatoes or both & drizzle over the Chili Creme Fraiche & if you wish a few chopped red onions.
10
To Make the Chili Creme Fraiche.
11
You will need 400g Creme Fraiche (sour cream) add to this 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, 3 tablespoons of lime juice & 3 tablespoons each of chopped fresh coriander & chopped fresh parsley.
12
Blend all together cover & refrigerate overnight.

2622

kcal

Calories

154

Fat

111

Carbs

201

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 kg chuck steaks, ground, 500 g streaky bacon (cut into strips), 1 kg onion (Chopped), 6 garlic cloves (Finely Chopped), and more.

Yes, Crock Pot Beef Chili With Chili Creme Fraiche 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!