Hearty and Flavorful Slow Cooked Beef and Bean Chili Recipe

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Hearty and Flavorful Slow Cooked Beef and Bean Chili Recipe
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
6 mins
Total Time:
11mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on February 27, 2024

This slow cooked beef and bean chili is the perfect comfort food for a chilly night. Packed with tender beef, beans, and aromatic spices, this chili is sure to warm you up from the inside out. Let it simmer in the slow cooker all day for a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups beef broth

Directions

  1. In a skillet, brown the beef stew meat over medium-high heat
  2. Transfer the browned meat to a slow cooker
  3. Add the kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, and beef broth to the slow cooker
  4. Stir everything together until well combined
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the beef is tender
  6. Serve hot, topped with your favorite chili toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and green onions

Interesting Facts

  • Slow cooking chili allows the flavors to meld together and develop a rich depth of flavor
  • Chili is often better the next day as the flavors continue to develop overnight
  • You can customize this chili by adding in your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or corn