Savory Slow Cooker Steak Chili Con Carne
This savory slow cooker steak chili is a hearty and flavorful dish, perfect for warming up on a chilly day. Packed with tender beef, beans, and spices, it's a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef steak preferably chuck or sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 each red bell pepper diced
- 1 each green bell pepper diced
- 2 cans 15 oz each kidney beans, drained and thoroughly rinsed
- 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- to taste salt and black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- to taste fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
- to taste sour cream and shredded cheese for serving
Instructions
- Sear the steak in olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper, until browned.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and bell peppers in the same skillet until softened.
- Transfer seared steak and sautéed vegetables to the slow cooker.
- Add kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and spices to the slow cooker.
- Stir to combine all ingredients well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Taste and adjust seasonings 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve in bowls, garnished with cilantro, sour cream, and cheese.
Notes
Adjust the heat level by modifying the cayenne pepper to your taste.