Slow Cooker Texas Chili Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Texas Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 2 inch cubes; 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 5 garlic cloves, smashed; 2 (4 1/2 ounce) cans chopped green chilies, drained; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 3/4 cup chili powder; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies; 1 -2 tablespoon green hot sauce (optional); sliced green onion; fresh cilantro; sour cream

Servings: persons

2 1/2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 2 inch cubes
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
5 garlic cloves, smashed
2 (4 1/2 ounce) cans chopped green chilies, drained
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3/4 cup chili powder
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 -2 tablespoon green hot sauce (optional)
sliced green onion
fresh cilantro
sour cream

1
Toss the beef with 1 tablespoon each of brown sugar and salt in a large bowl. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the beef in batches until browned on all sides, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a 5 to 6 quart slow cooker.
2
Reduce heat to medium, add the onions to the skillet and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, chilies, cumin, and chili powder and cook 3 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups water and the tomatoes and simmer, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom, about 3 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker, cover and cook on low for 7 hours.
3
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and the hot sauce (optional) to the chili. Serve with green onions, cilantro, and sour cream for topping.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 2 inch cubes, 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 small onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Texas Chili 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.

Slow Cooker Texas Chili

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