Description
Slow Cooker Texas Chili is the ultimate comfort food for chilly nights and gatherings. This hearty dish features tender beef chuck roast, smoky fire-roasted tomatoes, and a robust blend of spices, all simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity—just sear the beef, toss everything into the slow cooker, and let it work its magic. Rich, flavorful, and easy to customize with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese or avocado, this chili is sure to be a hit at any table. Perfect for meal prep as well, it tastes even better the next day. Try it today for an unforgettable dining experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons masa harina or cornmeal
Instructions
- Sear the beef in olive oil in a large skillet until browned.
- In the same skillet, cook onions until translucent; add tomato paste and canned tomatoes.
- Stir in beef broth and spices; mix well before pouring over seared beef in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours; stir in masa harina or cornmeal 30 minutes before serving to thicken.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 96mg