Description
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of Slow Cooker Chili Colorado, a delightful dish that transforms tender beef and aromatic spices into a heartwarming meal. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home, this slow-cooked chili is not just a recipe; it’s an experience to be savored. The combination of guajillo, ancho, and arbol chiles creates a robust flavor profile that will impress even the most discerning palates. With minimal hands-on time and a simple preparation process, you can set it and forget it while your slow cooker works its magic.
Ingredients
- 4 cups beef broth
- 6 dried guajillo chiles
- 3 lb beef stew meat
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 dried ancho chiles
- 2 dried arbol chiles
Instructions
- Prepare the chiles by removing stems and seeds, then soak them in hot water for 20 minutes.
- Blend the softened chiles with beef broth, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and sea salt until smooth.
- Brown the seasoned beef stew meat in avocado oil over medium-high heat for about 5–7 minutes.
- Combine browned beef with the blended sauce, chopped onion, and bay leaves in your slow cooker.
- Cook on low for about 4 hours or until the beef is tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving with tortillas or over rice.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg