Slow Cooker Chili Con Carne

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
This slow cooker chili con carne recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for chilly nights. Packed with tender beef, beans, and a rich blend of spices, it is a comforting meal that is easy to prepare. Simply toss all the ingredients into the slow cooker and let it simmer away, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully. Serve it with your favorite toppings like sour cream, cheese, and cilantro for a satisfying and delicious meal.

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slow cooker chili con carne recipe details

Slow cooker chili con carne recipe, recipe Rating: 4.6
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No lack of flavor here. This chili has plenty of spices and herbs, and they’ll all bubble away, flavoring chunks of meat while you work (or just nap in the yard). Inspired by jburdette’s “Chili Con Carne.”
Ready in: 16 hours 20 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 6

• 1 cup dried pinto beans
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 1/2 pounds beef round, trimmed of fat and cubed
• 1 cup minced onion
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 3 tablespoons Mexican style chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 quart beef stock
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 cup saltine cracker crumbs
• salt to taste

Preparation method

Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 8 hours | Extra time: 8 hours, soaking

1. Soak the beans overnight, and cook according to package directions, about 1 hour or until tender.
2. Heat oil over medium-low heat in a large skillet. Add the meat and cook it until browned, stirring often. Add onion, green pepper, garlic, oregano, cumin, black pepper, red pepper flakes, chili powder, cayenne, and paprika. Stir well and saute about five minutes. Stir in flour until well blended. Transfer to 6-quart slow cooker.
3. Add beef stock, cover, and cook on LOW for 7 hours.
4. Stir in sugar and cracker crumbs, then add beans and cook for 1 more hour on LOW. Salt to taste.Alternate Method

Cook on HIGH for 4 hours.