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Slow Cooker Texas Chili

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Slow Cooker Texas Chili

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Slow Cooker Texas Chili

Prep:20minCook:3h

Texas-style chili in a slow cooker. Very flavorful but not really hot at all. Used these peppers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GYPQRSW

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:37:38 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

32

Low

Glycemic Load

3

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories517.1 kcal (26%)

Total Fat36 g (51%)

Carbs10.6 g (4%)

Sugars3.9 g (4%)

Protein35.8 g (72%)

Sodium996.8 mg (50%)

Fiber3.7 g (13%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Cut all mirepoix veggies and set aside. Measure out all mirepoix spices into a small dish.

Celery stalks3

Carrots2

Yellow onion1

Bell pepper2

Step 2

Decide how many chiles you intend to use. Guajillo peppers are generally smoky and sweet, while ancho peppers are hotter and slightly fruity. Place the dried chiles in a pan over medium-high heat and toast for 3-5 minutes, rotating occasionally. Do not allow them to smoke.

Dried ancho chiles2

Dried guajillo chiles4

Step 3

Remove the chiles to a bowl and allow to cool slightly. Cut off stems and discard seeds, if desired.

Step 4

Heat up approximately half of the broth in a small pan or microwave until nearly boiling. Place the toasted chiles in the broth to rehydrate.

beef broth4 cups

Step 5

Trim gristle and excess fat from chuck roast. Optionally, cut into roughly 1 to 1.5-inch cubes. Season generously with kosher salt and ground black pepper.

Boneless chuck roast3 pounds

Step 6

Add oil to a large pan over high heat. Sear the chuck roast, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.

avocado oil2 tablespoons

Step 7

Cut the chuck roast into roughly 1 to 1.5-inch cubes, if not already done. Add to slow cooker.

Step 8

Drain any excess fat/oil from the pan, or add an additional tablespoon of avocado oil if the pan is dry.

Step 9

Add mirepoix veggies and cook, stirring frequently for 2-3 minutes, until they just start to soften.

Bell pepper2

Yellow onion1

Carrots2

Celery stalks3

Step 10

Add mirepoix spices and minced garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant (about 1 minute).

ground cumin1 tablespoon

paprika1 tablespoon

dried oregano2 teaspoons

ground cinnamon½ teaspoon

ground allspice¼ teaspoon

Garlic4 cloves

Step 11

Add mirepoix to the slow cooker.

Step 12

Add all of the chili sauce ingredients to a blender and puree until smooth.

beef broth4 cups

Chipotles2

adobo sauce2 tablespoons

soy sauce2 tablespoon

worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon

Dried guajillo chiles4

Dried ancho chiles2

Step 13

Pour chili sauce into the slow cooker and stir everything to mix.

Step 14

Cook on low for at least 6 hours or high for at least 3 hours, but the meat will continue to become more tender the longer you let it cook.

Step 15

About 30 minutes prior to serving, taste and add salt if desired. Add the apple cider vinegar and stir to mix.

apple cider vinegar2 tablespoons

Step 16

Serve and garnish as desired.

Notes

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Nicholas· last year

-Could easily make this on a stove, just put everything in a stew pot or dutch oven instead of a slow cooker and simmer for 2-3 hours. -In step 11, you can add 1-2 cans of diced tomatoes and/or 1-2 cans of drained and rinsed kidney beans, if desired; however, it would be considered "classic" (not Texas) chili at this point. -If the chili is too thin, it can be thickened with either cornstarch or masa harina (or even just regular wheat flour). Combine one tablespoon of thickener with an equal amount of water and mix thoroughly, then add to chili and stir. Wait about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, and repeat as desired. -If it somehow ends up too thick, just add more broth/stock. -(TEST) can you add the apple cider vinegar to the chili sauce or will it cook out? Are the soy or worchestershire sauces cooking out? -(TEST) 1-2 tablespoons of brown sugar with the chili sauce? -(TEST) Sichuan pepper? Gochugaru? Chili crisp? -(TEST) add beer to mirepoix while cooking and let cook off for a few minutes? -(TEST) Pasilla peppers? -If you want it actually spicy, what to add? -I swear it was even better the next day.