Description
Slow Cooker Chili Colorado is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings the essence of authentic Mexican cuisine right to your kitchen. This hearty stew combines tender beef with a rich blend of guajillo and ancho chiles, creating a depth of flavor that is simply irresistible. Perfect for cozy family dinners or game day gatherings, this chili is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare. With minimal active cooking time, you can let the slow cooker do the work while you enjoy your day. Whether served over rice, in tacos, or alongside warm tortillas, this dish promises to satisfy everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups beef broth
- 6 dried guajillo chiles
- 2 dried ancho chiles
- 3 lb beef stew meat
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
Instructions
- Remove stems and seeds from guajillo, ancho, and arbol chiles.
- Toast chiles in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Blend toasted chiles with beef broth, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and sea salt until smooth.
- In a skillet, heat avocado oil and brown seasoned beef on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer beef to the slow cooker and pour blended chili mixture over it. Add chopped onion and bay leaves.
- Cover and cook on low for about 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: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg