Slow Cooker Steak Chili

This hearty Slow Cooker Steak Chili is loaded with two kinds of beans, smoky seasonings, veggies, and ultra tender beef. It makes a big batch that's perfect for game day or for freezing!

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Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 8 20

Servings: 10

Calories: 294kcal

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon olive oil
2 lbs. sirloin steak (excess fat trimmed and remainder cut into cubes)
1 large yellow onion (chopped)
1 green pepper (chopped)
28 ounce diced tomatoes (undrained)
28 ounce tomato sauce
4 ounce green chilies
15 ounce kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
15 ounce black beans (rinsed and drained)
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
4 cloves garlic
Pinch sugar
Salt and pepper
Sour cream, cheese, and Fritos, for serving

Instructions

Preheat the slow cooker on high heat while you prepare the remainder of the ingredients.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Season the sirloin with salt and pepper, then add it to the oil and allow to brown, undisturbed, for several minutes. Flip and brown on the remaining sides. Transfer the steak to the slow cooker and return the skillet to the burner over low heat. Use the juice from one of your cans of diced tomatoes or a small amount (1/4 cup) of water to deglaze the pan. Pour the liquid into the hot pan and use a spatula to scrape up any brown bits. Transfer to the slow cooker.
Add the remaining ingredients (besides those used for serving) to the slow cooker and stir. Cook on low for 8 hours (preferred method) or on high for 4 hours.
Serve with sour cream, cheese, Fritos and/or cornbread.

Notes

Feel free to substitute ingredients as needed. Fire roasted tomatoes or canned tomatoes with green chilies both work well for this recipe. You can use only one type of beans or experiment with different types. You may also want to adjust seasonings to add more or less heat.
To freeze, allow the chili to cool in the refrigerator, then portion into freezer safe containers or ziplock freezer bags. Allow the chili to defrost overnight in the fridge before adding to the slow cooker or reheating on the stove top.

Equipment

Hamilton Beach Stay or Go Slow Cooker, 6-Quart

Course Soups & Stews

Cuisine American

Keyword slow cooker steak chili, steak chili

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