Description
Slow Cooker Chili Colorado is the ultimate comfort dish that combines tender beef and a rich blend of authentic Mexican spices. This hearty chili bursts with flavor, thanks to its mix of guajillo and ancho chiles, creating an irresistible aroma that will fill your kitchen. Perfect for family gatherings, game days, or those cozy nights in, this easy-to-make recipe requires minimal prep time. Just set it and let the slow cooker work its magic! Enjoy this savory delight on its own or paired with rice, tortillas, or cornbread for a complete meal that warms both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups beef broth
- 6 dried guajillo chiles
- 2 dried ancho chiles
- 3 lbs beef stew meat
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 2 dried arbol chiles
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Rinse and prepare the dried chiles by removing stems and seeds. Toast lightly in a skillet for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Blend with 1 cup of beef broth until smooth.
- Brown the coated beef stew meat in avocado oil in batches over medium-high heat (5-7 minutes per batch).
- In the slow cooker, combine browned beef, chopped onion, blended chile mixture, remaining broth, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, sea salt, black pepper, arbol chiles, and bay leaves.
- Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours until the beef is tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving; enjoy with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg