Description
This Easy Slow Cooker Steak Chili is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for a comforting meal. Tender stew beef is slow-cooked with a blend of chili spices, onions, beans, and tomatoes to create a rich and satisfying chili. Topped with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro, and served alongside homemade cornbread, this recipe is ideal for a cozy dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds stew beef, cut into 2-inch chunks (grass-fed recommended)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or regular pepper, double this if you like it hot)
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed (can substitute black beans)
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
Toppings and Sides
- Shredded cheddar cheese, grated
- Sour cream
- Avocado, sliced or diced
- Cilantro, chopped
- Homemade cornbread
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Place the stew beef chunks at the bottom of the slow cooker. Evenly sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper over the beef to distribute the spices well.
- Add Vegetables and Beans: Top the seasoned beef with diced onions, drained kidney beans, and the entire can of diced tomatoes along with their juice. This layering ensures that the flavors meld during cooking.
- Slow Cook the Chili: Cover and set the slow cooker to high heat. Cook for 5 to 6 hours to allow the beef to become tender and the flavors to deepen. The long cooking time helps the spices infuse throughout the chili.
- Shred Beef (Optional): Before serving, shred the beef with a fork if you prefer a more shredded texture rather than chunks.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the chili into bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, avocado, and chopped cilantro according to your taste. Serve warm accompanied by homemade cornbread.
Notes
- You can substitute black beans for kidney beans if preferred.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper amount to control the spice level.
- Shredding the beef before serving is optional but recommended for better texture.
- Serve with cornbread to soak up the delicious chili sauce.
