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Slow Cooker Chili Colorado

Slow Cooker Chili Colorado: Authentic Flavor in Every Bite

Experience the robust and inviting flavor of Slow Cooker Chili Colorado for an easy, delicious dinner option.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

For the Chili Base
  • 4 cups Beef Broth homemade or quality store-bought
  • 4 Dried Guajillo Chiles essential for authentic flavor
  • 2 Dried Ancho Chiles brings sweetness and body to the sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cumin provides earthy undertones
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano (Mexican preferred) adds herbal notes
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder concentrated garlic flavor
  • 1 Yellow Onion balances the chili’s flavor with sweetness
  • 2 Dried Arbol Chiles adds heat; adjust to taste
For the Beef
  • 1/4 cup Avocado Oil (or neutral oil) used for searing beef
  • 1/4 cup Gluten-Free Flour coats beef for browning
  • 2 pounds Beef Stew Meat delivers a rich, tender result
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper adds warmth; freshly ground recommended
  • 2 Bay Leaves infuses sauce with aromatic flavor

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • blender
  • Medium Pot
  • large skillet
  • fine mesh sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Hydrate the chiles by boiling 4 cups of beef broth, then steep 4 guajillo chiles and 2 ancho chiles for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Blend the softened chiles with chopped onion, cumin, oregano, and strained beef broth until smooth, then strain through a sieve.
  3. Toss stew meat with gluten-free flour, salt, and pepper, then sear in avocado oil until golden brown.
  4. Combine the browned beef and strained chile sauce in the slow cooker, adding bay leaves before cooking.
  5. Slow cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours until beef is tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Strain the chile sauce for smoothness and always sear the meat to enhance flavor. Chili can be stored in the fridge for 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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