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I recently shared a Red & Green Chili recipe that was also for the slow cooker, but it did require a little bit of stove cooking first. I know it’s only one extra step (and worth it in the end), but some days, just one less thing to do can make all the difference! With this Steak Chili recipe, my goal was to make things as quick and EASY as possible. And trust me, it doesn’t get any easier or more delicious than this one. So if you are looking for a way to stay warm this winter or to feed a bunch of extra house guests, this recipe will not disappoint! (Just be sure to double it for a big crowd.)
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Easy Slow Cooker Steak Chili
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds stew beef cut in 2-inch chunks (grass-fed recommended)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon red cayenne pepper or regular pepper (double this if you like it hot!)
- 1/2 onion diced
- 1 15-oz can kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 28-oz can diced tomatoes with juice
Optional Toppings
- cheese grated
- sour cream
- avocado diced
- cilantro
Instructions
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Put the stew beef chunks in the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Top with onions, beans, and tomatoes.
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Turn the slow cooker onto high and cook for 5 to 6 hours. Shred beef with a fork before serving, if desired. Top with garnishes of choice and serve warm.
Recipe Notes
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
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I’m also curious to know if anyone has had luck cooking this on low for 10-12 hours. Everyone in our house is away for the day for at least 9 hours. This looks amazing though, so maybe it will be a weekend meal.
I cooked this on low for 11 hours in the crockpot and it turned out perfect. I doubled the recipe, so I’m not sure if that would make a difference if you didn’t.
Recipe sounds delicious. Do you think this would be as good cooked in the oven? If so, at what temp and for how long would you cook it for?
Hi. We’ve not tried making this recipe in the oven.
I’m meal prepping for our new baby’s arrival.. Could I put all the ingredients together (pre-cooked) and freeze so that I can just dump them in a crock pot one morning?
Hi. We’ve not tried that but I think it will work. :)
Superb–I omitted the salt and used samb oalek instead of cayenne–cooked on low for 10 hours.
Does anyone have nutritional information on this?
Hi there. We do not provide that info but there are many online tools that can calculate those details for you.
How can I cook this quicker than 5 hours?
Hi. Do you have a pressure cooker? :)
Would you have to adjust any of the ingredients for IP cooking?
We’ve not made this in an Instant Pot, but I do not think so.
Made this yesterday and followed the recipe to a T, adding extra cayenne. Sadly the extra spice didn’t help the dish, as this is the most bland creation I have ever made . What a waste of ingredients and bummer for my family.
Just made this. Thought it was a little spice shy but came out great. Added GB and Chorizo and doubled the recipe. Thanks for the recipe.
What size crock pot is this recipe for?
Hello. Lisa uses a 6 qt pot.