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Chili Colorado Crock Pot Recipe

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Description

Chili Colorado is a classic Mexican dish consisting of beef chunks, chili pepper, garlic, onion and other spices. This dish is often served over rice and topped with cheese, sour cream and/or cilantro. This slow cooker version is a delicious and easy way to enjoy this flavorful dish. The beef becomes tender and flavorful with all the spices, and the chili pepper adds a bit of heat. This dish is sure to be a family favorite!

Prep Time

This recipe takes about 15 minutes to assemble and prepare before cooking.

Cook Time

This dish takes about 6-8 hours to cook in the slow cooker.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. beef chuck roast, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
  • 1 (15 oz) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Instructions

1. Place beef, onion, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper in a slow cooker. Pour diced tomatoes and green chiles over the top. Stir to combine.

2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until beef is tender.

3. Stir in kidney beans and cook for an additional 30 minutes.

4. Serve with your favorite toppings such as cheese, sour cream and/or cilantro.

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Measuring spoons
  • Wooden spoon

Notes

This dish can also be cooked on the stovetop. To do so, brown the beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and spices, and cook for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, green chiles, and kidney beans, and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until beef is cooked through.

Nutrition: Per Serving

  • Calories: 265
  • Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Protein: 27g

Recipe Tips

  • For extra heat, add a diced jalapeno pepper.
  • This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
  • This dish can be served over rice, quinoa, or noodles.
  • If you prefer a thicker chili, you can stir in a tablespoon of cornstarch after adding the kidney beans.

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