Description
Slow Cooker Texas Chili is the ultimate comfort food that warms you from the inside out. This hearty dish features tender chunks of beef simmered with smoky fire-roasted tomatoes and a rich blend of spices, coming together effortlessly in your slow cooker. Perfect for family gatherings, game days, or chilly evenings at home, this chili delivers deep flavors that everyone will love. With minimal prep time and the ability to customize to your taste, it’s a dish that can be tailored for any occasion. Whether you prefer it spicy or mild, topped with cheese or paired with warm cornbread, this Slow Cooker Texas Chili will quickly become a favorite on your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sear the beef in olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- In the slow cooker, combine diced onion, tomato paste, fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. 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 your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (low)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg