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Best Steak Chili Recipe Slow Cooker

Best Steak Chili Recipe Slow Cooker - Easy Meal Recipe

Let’s talk about comfort food. Nothing hits the spot quite like a bowl of chili, especially when the star is steak. Slow cooker chili has a special place in my heart. It’s all about throw-and-go simplicity and filling flavors that simmer throughout the day. The excitement of coming home to a house full of aroma while sipping a warm cup of something cozy is truly bliss.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Here’s what you’ll need for this amazing steak chili, with a couple of extra touches for multi-dimensional flavor:
  • - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • - 2 lbs. sirloin steak trim excess fat; cube
  • - 1 large yellow onion diced
  • - 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • - 1 can diced tomatoes (undrained) 28 ounces
  • - 1 can tomato sauce 28 ounces
  • - 4 ounces canned green chilies
  • - 1 can kidney beans (rinsed and drained) 15 ounces
  • - 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained) 15 ounces
  • - 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • - 4 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • - Pinch of sugar
  • - Salt and pepper to taste
  • - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce for an extra depth of flavor
  • - Sour cream, cheese, and Fritos for serving

Method
 

Step 1: Preheat the Slow Cooker
  1. Start by switching on your slow cooker to high heat. While it's warming up, you’ll prepare the star of the show: that delicious sirloin steak.
Step 2: Sear the Steak
  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Season the cubed sirloin generously with salt and pepper; then, add it to the skillet. Let it brown without stirring for several minutes to get that beautiful sear. Once a golden crust forms, flip the cubes to brown on all sides. This step is crucial; browning adds a ton of flavor.
Step 3: Deglaze
  1. Once the steak is beautifully browned, transfer it to the slow cooker. Now, return that lovely skillet to the heat on low. Pour in a bit of juice from the canned tomatoes or about a quarter cup of water to deglaze the pan. Scrape up all those delicious brown bits with a spatula—those are flavor bombs just waiting to be unleashed. Pour this flavorful liquid into the slow cooker with the steak.
Step 4: Add the Rest of the Ingredients
  1. Now, toss in the remaining ingredients, including the onion, green pepper, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chilies, both beans, and spices. Don’t forget that pinch of sugar to balance the acidity! Give it all a good stir until well combined.
Step 5: Cook Low and Slow
  1. Cover the slow cooker and let it work its magic. Set it to low for eight hours or high for four. If you can, go for the low option; the flavors can amplify significantly during that time!
Step 6: Serve
  1. Once the cooking time is up, give it a taste. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of cheese, and some crunchy Fritos on top! Don’t forget that cornbread on the side for ultimate coziness!

Notes

- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh herbs and spices always elevate the dish!
- Sear the steak: Don’t skip browning the meat; it makes a huge difference in flavor.
- Cook low and slow: If you can, opt for the low setting to let the flavors develop over time.
- Add extras: Feel free to throw in veggies like zucchini or mushrooms for extra substance.
- Adjust spice levels: If your family isn’t keen on heat, you can reduce or omit the cayenne pepper.