4.8 from 84 votes
Slow Cooker Texas Chili
This Texas-style beef chili is made in the slow cooker with melt-in-your-mouth beef, veggies, and a customizable level of heat. No beans here, just beefy flavor!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 349 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 medium white onion diced
- 2 medium red bell peppers diced
- 2 large carrots diced
- 2 celery ribs sliced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 (15 ounce can) diced tomatoes
- 1 (7 ounce can) diced green chiles
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Toppings (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over high heat. Sear the beef cubes on all four sides, about 60 seconds per side, until browned. Transfer the seared beef directly into the slow cooker.
- Add the diced onion, red bell peppers, carrots, and sliced celery to the slow cooker. Pour in 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 cup beef broth, 1 (15 ounce can) diced tomatoes (with juices), 1 (7 ounce can) diced green chiles, and 2 tablespoons tomato paste. Stir to combine.
- Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon chili powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon salt Stir to evenly distribute the seasonings.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- About 30 minutes before the chili finishes cooking, remove 1/2 cup of liquid from the slow cooker and place it into a small bowl. Whisk in 2 tablespoons cornstarch until smooth. Pour the slurry back into the slow cooker, stirring to combine. Continue cooking for the remaining 30 minutes to allow the chili to thicken.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons lime juice just before serving.
- Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and fresh cilantro, if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
349kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
104mg
(35%)
Sodium
1019mg
(42%)
Potassium
1036mg
(30%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
5615IU
(112%)
Vitamin C
69.3mg
(77%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
5.5mg
(31%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 349kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1019mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 1036mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 5615IU | 112% |
| Vitamin C | 69.3mg | 77% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 31% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.