Slow Cooker Chuck Roast Chili Recipe
This Slow Cooker Chuck Roast Chili is a hearty and flavorful meal perfect for chilly days. Tender chunks of chuck roast slow-cooked with kidney beans, tomatoes, chipotle peppers, and a blend of spices create a rich, smoky chili packed with depth and warmth. Using a slow cooker makes preparation easy and allows the flavors to meld beautifully over several hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 2½ to 3 pound chuck roast
Vegetables and Beans
- 2 white onions, diced
- 2 15oz cans dark kidney beans, drained
- 4.5oz chopped green chilies, mild or hot
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
Tomato Products
- 15oz can tomato sauce
- 6oz can tomato paste
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
Spices and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Prep the Chuck Roast: Cut the chuck roast into roughly 3 inch cubes, resulting in about 6 pieces. Place these pieces into your slow cooker.
- Add Ingredients: Add the diced onions, drained kidney beans, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chopped green chilies, chopped chipotle peppers, chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, kosher salt, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, bay leaf, and minced garlic on top of the chuck roast in the slow cooker. Stir everything gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on the low setting for 6 to 7 hours. This slow and steady cooking process allows the meat to become tender and the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Shred the Meat: Once cooking is complete, carefully remove the chuck roast pieces from the slow cooker. Shred the meat into bite-sized pieces using two forks and then return the shredded meat back to the chili. Stir well to combine it with the sauce and beans.
- Serve: Ladle the chili into bowls and top with your favorite chili accompaniments such as shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced jalapeños, or fresh cilantro for an added burst of flavor and texture.
Notes
- Adjust the heat level by using mild or hot green chilies and by adding more or fewer chipotle peppers.
- For a thicker chili, cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes to reduce excess liquid.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Serve with cornbread or warm tortillas for a complete meal.
- Use gluten-free Worcestershire sauce if a gluten-free diet is needed.
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