Description
If you’re craving a dish that embodies comfort and rich flavors, look no further than Slow Cooker Chili Colorado. This savory Mexican-style chili combines tender beef stew meat with a blend of authentic dried chiles, creating an aromatic and unforgettable meal. Perfect for family dinners, game day gatherings, or cozy nights in, this slow-cooked dish allows the spices to meld beautifully. With easy preparation and versatile serving options, your dinner table will be filled with warmth and delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups beef broth
- 6 dried guajillo chiles
- 2 dried ancho chiles
- 3 lb beef stew meat
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 small yellow onion
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 dried arbol chiles
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Remove stems and seeds from dried chiles and toast them in a skillet for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- In a blender, combine toasted chiles with beef broth, ground cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and sea salt. Blend until smooth.
- Sauté chopped onion in avocado oil until transparent (about 5 minutes).
- Brown the beef chunks in the same skillet for 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer the beef and onions to a slow cooker and pour the blended sauce over it. Add black pepper and bay leaves.
- Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours or until the meat is tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg