Description

Slow Cooker Texas Chili is the ultimate comfort dish that brings the bold flavors of Texas straight to your table. This hearty chili features tender beef simmered with smoky fire-roasted tomatoes and a perfect blend of spices, making it ideal for game days, family dinners, or any casual gathering. The best part? With easy preparation and hands-off cooking in a slow cooker, you can set it and forget it, allowing all the rich flavors to meld beautifully. Whether served on its own or topped with your favorites like cheese and sour cream, this chili is sure to satisfy and warm you from the inside out.

Ingredients

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3 pounds beef chuck roast (cut into 1-inch cubes)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion (diced)
2 cans (14.5 ounce) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 can (8 ounce) tomato sauce
2 cups beef broth
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons masa harina (for thickening)

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Instructions

Sear the beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add beef cubes in batches until browned on all sides. Transfer to the slow cooker.
Combine ingredients: In the same skillet, sauté diced onion briefly before adding fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, and spices. Mix well.
Slow cook: Pour mixture over beef in the slow cooker; cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Thicken: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in masa harina to reach desired consistency.
Serve: Enjoy your chili hot with toppings of choice!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Category: Main
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 410
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 820mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 110mg