Shredded Beef Chili Con Carne
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Shredded Beef Chili Con Carne
Description
The recipe uses beef chuck roast, browned for extra flavor, then slow cooked with sautéed garlic, onion, and bell pepper. Red kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, and a blend of cumin, onion and garlic powder, oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper form the sauce base. After cooking low for 8 hours, the beef is removed and shredded.
To finish, cornstarch mixed with beef broth is stirred into the slow cooker to thicken the chili, then the shredded beef returns for a final simmer. The chili develops a robust, smoky, and mildly spicy flavor with a thick, saucy consistency.
This chili is well suited for a hearty main dish alongside rice, cornbread, or tortilla chips. It stores well and reheats easily, making it useful for meal prep or leftovers.
The notes detail suitable beef cuts for shredding, alternative cooking methods like stovetop or pressure cooker, and storage recommendations for fridge and freezer to maintain quality.
Ingredients
Beef Browning
- 2kg / 4lb beef chuck roast (Note 1)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Flavour Base
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 onion diced (brown, yellow, white
- 1 capsicum seeds removed and diced, large, red, aka bell pepper
- 1/2 cup (125ml) beef broth or water, or stock
Chili
- 800g / 28oz red kidney beans drained (2 x 400g/14oz cans, canned
- 800g/28oz crushed tomato
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 cup (250 ml) beef broth or stock
Homemade Chili Spices (Note 2)
- 1 tbsp cumin or plain paprika, each
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper , or to taste (spiciness)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Sauce Thickener
- 3 tbsp corn starch or cornflour
- 1/4 cup (65ml) beef broth or stock or water
Instructions
Brown Beef (Note 2)
- Cut the beef into four equal sizes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1/2 the oil in a heavy based skillet over high heat. Brown beef well all over - about 1 1/2 minute on each side, then remove onto a plate.
Saute Aromatics
- Add a touch more oil if needed.
- Add the garlic, onion and capsicum (bell peppers) and saute until caramelised, around 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add 1/2 cup beef broth, bring to simmer, scraping the bottom of the skillet to dissolve brown bits into the liquid. Simmer for 30 seconds then scrape it all into the slow cooker.
Slow Cook!
- In the slow cooker, add the beans, tomato, tomato paste, beef broth and Chili Spices. Stir, then add beef - it won't be fully submerged, beef juices will raise liquid level (see video).
- Cook on low for 8 hours.
- Remove beef from slow cooker and shred with two forks.
Thicken Sauce
- Mix cornflour and 1/4 cup beef stock, then pour into slow cooker. Add beef, then slow cook for a further 20 minutes to allow sauce to thicken.
- Adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.
To serve
- Serve with garnishes of choice, such as sour cream, guacamole or diced avocado, grated cheese, coriander/cilantro. Serve either with corn chips or cornbread for dunking, or serve over rice!
Notes
- Choose beef chuck or boneless short rib for juicy texture that shreds easily; brisket and bolar blade roast also work with adjusted cooking times.
- Searing the beef adds flavor and seals juices but can be skipped to save time with only minor flavor difference.
- Homemade chili spice blend ensures consistent flavor; store-bought mixes may vary.
- Cooked chili stores well for 4-5 days refrigerated or up to 3 months frozen; reheat thoroughly before serving.
- Alternative cooking methods include stovetop simmering for 2.5-3 hours or pressure cooking for 60 minutes, adjusting liquids as needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12- 15 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 401 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 401cal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 825mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 1036mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 621IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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