Description
Slow Cooker Texas Chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy nights and gatherings. This hearty dish features tender beef simmered with smoky fire-roasted tomatoes and a blend of robust spices, resulting in rich flavors that will satisfy any appetite. With minimal preparation, you can set it up in your slow cooker and let it do the work, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights or game day parties. Serve it hot with your favorite toppings like cheese and sour cream, and watch as it becomes a new family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast (cut into cubes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces each)
- 1 can tomato sauce (8 ounces)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons masa harina or cornmeal (for thickening)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef cubes until browned on all sides. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- In the slow cooker, combine cooked beef with diced onion, tomato paste, fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, and spices. Mix well.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in masa harina or cornmeal to thicken.
- Serve hot with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Texan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg