Description
If you’re craving a hearty meal that warms the soul, look no further than Slow Cooker Chili Colorado – theamazingfood. This rich and aromatic dish features tender beef simmered with a blend of guajillo and ancho chiles, creating a deep and satisfying flavor profile. Perfect for cozy nights in or gatherings with friends, this chili is versatile enough to be served over rice, in tacos, or even as a comforting stew on its own. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can enjoy a delicious homemade meal without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups beef broth
- 6 dried guajillo chiles
- 2 dried ancho chiles
- 3 lb beef stew meat
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- Gluten-free all-purpose flour (for coating)
- Garlic powder
- Ground cumin
- Dried oregano
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Chop the onion and cut the beef into 1-inch chunks.
- Toast the dried chiles in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant.
- Blend toasted chiles with beef broth, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and sea salt until smooth.
- Coat beef chunks in gluten-free flour and sear them in avocado oil until browned.
- Combine seared beef, chopped onion, blended spice mix, black pepper, and bay leaves in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for approximately 4 hours or until beef is tender.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg