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Crock Pot Beef Chuck Chili

Ultimate Comfort: Crock Pot Beef Chuck Chili You’ll Love

Enjoy the delightful depth of flavor in this Crock Pot Beef Chuck Chili, the ultimate comfort food perfect for cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chili Base
  • 3 pounds Beef Chuck Roast Cut into 1½-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Use fresh ground
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Can substitute with canola or olive oil
Vegetables
  • 1 cup Onion Diced; yellow or white
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper Diced; any color
  • 2 each Jalapeños Diced; adjust according to heat preference
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh preferred
Tomato Blend
  • 28 ounces Crushed Tomatoes Canned
  • 14.5 ounces Diced Tomatoes Canned
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
Beans
  • 15 ounces Chili Beans or Red Kidney Beans Canned; drain before adding
Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce Can substitute with soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup Ancho Chili Powder Provides smokiness
  • 1 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar Can use white sugar if brown is unavailable
  • 1 tablespoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Can substitute with a mix of oregano and basil
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Allspice Can omit if necessary
For Cooking
  • 1 cup Beef Broth Can use vegetable broth for non-meat version
  • Additional Salt and Pepper Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Crock Pot
  • skillet
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the beef chuck roast into 1½-inch pieces and season with salt and black pepper.
  2. In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat and brown the beef on all sides for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Transfer the browned beef to the crock pot.
Cooking
  1. Sauté the vegetables in the same skillet until soft and fragrant.
  2. Combine sautéed vegetables with beef in the crock pot.
  3. Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beans, Worcestershire sauce, and all spices.
  4. Pour in beef broth and adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
  6. Check beef for tenderness; adjust seasoning before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Letting the chili sit overnight deepens its flavors; reheat slowly before serving.

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