Description
Slow Cooker Chili Colorado is a delightful and hearty dish that transforms simple ingredients into a flavor-packed meal. This recipe features tender beef stew meat simmered in a rich sauce made with a blend of dried chiles, spices, and herbs, creating an authentic Mexican-style chili that’s perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can set it and forget it while your house fills with mouthwatering aromas. Serve it alongside warm tortillas, rice, or toppings like cheese and avocado to elevate the experience. This comforting dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups beef broth
- 6 dried guajillo chiles
- 3 lb beef stew meat
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Soak the guajillo, ancho, and arbol chiles in hot water for 15-20 minutes until softened; remove stems and seeds.
- Blend the soaked chiles with beef broth, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Heat avocado oil in a pan over medium-high heat; dredge beef in flour and brown on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker; pour blended sauce 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 Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg