Description
This Slow Cooker No Bean Chili is a hearty, flavorful chili recipe perfect for a comforting meal. Combining ground beef and tender chuck roast with a robust blend of spices, tomatoes, and peppers, it simmers gently in a slow cooker to develop rich, deep flavors without any beans. Ideal for chilly days, this chili is easy to prepare and yields 8 generous servings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 lb chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
Vegetables
- 2 medium onions, diced
- 2 bell peppers (any color), diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Canned Goods
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
Liquids
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup beer (optional)
Spices and Seasonings
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef and chuck roast cubes in batches to ensure even cooking and prevent overcrowding. Transfer the browned meat to the slow cooker as you finish.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté the diced onions and bell peppers until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute to develop its aroma.
- Add Vegetables to Slow Cooker: Transfer the sautéed onions, peppers, and garlic to the slow cooker with the browned meat.
- Add Liquids and Tomato Base: Pour in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, and optional beer into the slow cooker with the meat and vegetables.
- Season: Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper to season the chili evenly.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours to allow flavors to meld and the meat to become tender.
- Adjust Seasonings: About 30 minutes before serving, taste the chili and adjust salt, pepper, or spices as desired for optimal flavor.
- Serve: Serve the chili hot, optionally topped with your favorite garnishes like shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped onions, or cilantro.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, brown the meat well and use the optional beer to add depth.
- You can omit beer to keep it alcohol-free; beef broth alone works perfectly.
- Feel free to adjust the chili powder and spices to your preferred heat level.
- This recipe is perfect for meal prep and tastes even better the next day.
- Serve with cornbread, rice, or over baked potatoes for a complete meal.
