A true Texas 'Bowl of Red'—deeply savory, unashamedly beefy, and slow-simmered to sublime tenderness with dark beer and chipotle in adobo.
Slow-Cooker Texas Beef Chili (Thick, Smoky & Authentic)
By Chef Emily Carter
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
360 mins
Total Time
380 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
510 kcal
Cuisine
Tex-Mex
Slow-Cooker Texas Beef Chili (Thick, Smoky & Authentic)
Yield: 8 servings
Tender melt-in-your-mouth beef simmered low and slow with chipotle, dark beer, cocoa powder, and aromatic spices. Thick, smoky, and deeply comforting!
🛒 Ingredients
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
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1
Brown cubed beef chuck in a skillet in batches; transfer to slow cooker.
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2
Sauté onion and garlic in same skillet; deglaze with dark beer.
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3
Pour into slow cooker with tomatoes, chipotles, cocoa powder, and spices.
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4
Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours until beef falls apart with a spoon.
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5
Stir in beans during the final 30 minutes. Serve with cheddar and sour cream.
💡 Chef's Insider Tip:
A pinch of unsweetened cocoa powder intensifies the deep savory notes of the beef without tasting sweet.
🥗 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
510
Calories
48g
Protein
18g
Carbs
27g
Fat
5g
Fiber
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