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Slow Cooker Steak Chili

Hearty slow cooker chili made with tender chunks of steak, beans, and rich spices for deep comfort-food flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chili Base
  • 2 pounds beef steak, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 can black beans, drained
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar optional
  • 1 bay leaf

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Skillet
  • Mixing spoon

Method
 

  1. Season steak with salt and pepper and brown in olive oil.
  2. Transfer beef to slow cooker.
  3. Sauté onion and garlic, then add spices.
  4. Stir in tomatoes, broth, paste, and Worcestershire sauce.
  5. Pour mixture over beef, add beans and bay leaf.
  6. Cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours.

Notes

Flavors deepen even more after resting overnight.