Slow-Cooker Texas Beef Chili (Thick, Smoky & Authentic)

🛒 Ingredients

• 3 lbs beef chuck roast (cubed)
• 1 yellow onion (diced), 5 cloves garlic
• 1 bottle dark beer (12 oz)
• 1 can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes (28 oz)
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo + 1 tbsp sauce
• 3 tbsp chili powder, 1.5 tbsp cumin, 1 tbsp cocoa powder, 1 tbsp Worcestershire
• 1 can kidney beans (optional)

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1
   Brown cubed beef chuck in a skillet in batches; transfer to slow cooker.
2. 2
   Sauté onion and garlic in same skillet; deglaze with dark beer.
3. 3
   Pour into slow cooker with tomatoes, chipotles, cocoa powder, and spices.
4. 4
   Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours until beef falls apart with a spoon.
5. 5
   Stir in beans during the final 30 minutes. Serve with cheddar and sour cream.

🥗 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)