Slow Cooker Steak Chili Crock Pot
Warm up your weeknight dinners with this hearty and flavorful Slow Cooker Steak Chili made right in your crock pot! Featuring tender chunks of seared beef steak, a medley of beans, and a bold blend of spices, this chili is a satisfying, slow-cooked comfort food that’s full of depth and richness. Fresh vegetables like bell peppers, onions, and garlic build the base, while smoky paprika and a touch of cayenne provide a savory kick. With minimal prep time and a hands-off cooking process, it’s perfect for busy schedules while yielding melt-in-your-mouth results. Serve this crowd-pleasing dish topped with fresh cilantro for a pop of freshness, making it an irresistible choice for family dinners, meal prepping, or game-day feasts!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds beef steak (chuck or sirloin), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large bell pepper (red, green, or a mix), diced
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes (canned, with juices)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 15 ounces kidney beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 15 ounces black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked or regular)
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the cubed beef steak on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Work in batches if necessary. Transfer the browned steak to the slow cooker.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion, minced garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.
Add the diced tomatoes (with their juices), tomato paste, and beef broth to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
Add the kidney beans and black beans to the slow cooker.
Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using) evenly over the ingredients in the slow cooker. Gently stir to mix the spices throughout.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and the flavors have melded together.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or spices if needed.
Serve the steak chili hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3138 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.4 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.1 g | 236% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 560 mg | 187% | |
| Sodium | 6825 mg | 297% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 224.9 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 72.0 g | 257% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.3 g | ||
| Protein | 241.1 g | 482% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 650 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 44.0 mg | 244% | |
| Potassium | 7188 mg | 153% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
