Description
Hearty Slow Cooker All Meat Chili (No Beans) is a rich, savory chili made with a blend of ground beef, Italian sausage, and a medley of spices, simmered slowly in the slow cooker for a thick and flavorful dish. This chili is perfect for those who prefer a meat-only version without beans.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 lb. ground Italian sausage
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 10 oz. cans diced tomatoes and green chilis (Rotel)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1–2 teaspoons chipotles in adobo, minced
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional Toppings:
- Tortilla chips or Fritos
- Shredded cheese
- Sliced green onions
- Sour cream
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and ground Italian sausage over medium heat, breaking the meat apart as it cooks. Drain the excess fat.
- Transfer the cooked meat to the slow cooker. Add the minced garlic, diced onion, diced tomatoes with green chilis, and beef broth.
- Stir in the oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, and minced chipotles in adobo. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the cornmeal to thicken the chili. Let it cook for the remaining time until thickened and flavorful.
- Serve hot with optional toppings such as tortilla chips, shredded cheese, sliced green onions, and sour cream.
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier chili, you can increase the amount of chipotles in adobo or add extra chili powder.
- The cornmeal helps to thicken the chili and gives it a nice texture. If you prefer a thinner consistency, you can omit it.
- Store any leftover chili in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg