Description
Slow Cooker Chili Colorado is the ultimate comfort dish that transforms simple ingredients into a rich, flavorful stew. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender beef with a blend of authentic dried chiles, creating an irresistible aroma that fills your home. Perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep, it offers versatility in serving options—enjoy it alone, over rice, or as a hearty taco filling. With minimal prep involved, simply toss everything into the slow cooker and let it do the magic. Experience warmth and satisfaction with every bite of this classic Mexican-style chili.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups beef broth
- 6 dried guajillo chiles
- 2 dried ancho chiles
- 3 lb beef stew meat
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 dried arbol chiles (optional for heat)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp dried oregano (Mexican oregano preferred)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp avocado oil (or any neutral oil like canola)
- 1/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (for coating)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (freshly ground preferred)
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Remove stems and seeds from dried chiles. Toast them in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- In a blender, combine toasted chiles with beef broth, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and sea salt. Blend until smooth.
- Sear seasoned beef in avocado oil in a skillet until browned on all sides.
- Place seared beef in the slow cooker along with chopped onion and blended sauce; mix well.
- Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours or until the beef is tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg