Hearty Slow Cooker All Meat Chili
This Hearty Slow Cooker All Meat Chili is a savory, flavorful, and satisfying meal that’s perfect for chilly evenings. Packed with ground beef, Italian sausage, and a rich combination of spices, it’s a hearty dish without any beans. Topped with crunchy tortilla chips, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream, this chili is a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
- 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 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- 3 tbsp chili powder
- 1-2 tsp chipotles in adobo minced
- ¼ cup cornmeal
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional Toppings:
- Tortilla chips or Fritos
- Shredded cheese
- Sliced green onions
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Cook the meat: In a skillet, cook the ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Transfer to the slow cooker: Transfer the cooked meat to a slow cooker, then add garlic, onion, diced tomatoes with green chilis, beef broth, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, and minced chipotles in adobo.
- Add cornmeal: Stir in the cornmeal, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Serve: Once the chili is done, serve with your choice of toppings, such as tortilla chips, shredded cheese, green onions, and sour cream. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier chili, add more chipotles in adobo to suit your taste.
- Adjust the amount of beef broth depending on how thick or thin you prefer your chili.
- This chili can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.