Best 5 Americas Test Kitchen Slow Cooker Weeknight Beef Chili Recipes

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Indulge in a flavorful culinary adventure with America's Test Kitchen's Slow-cooker Weeknight Beef Chili, a tantalizing symphony of flavors that will warm your soul on chilly evenings. This hearty and comforting dish is meticulously crafted with a blend of succulent beef, aromatic spices, and a medley of fresh vegetables, simmered to perfection in a slow cooker for effortless preparation. Alongside this classic chili recipe, discover a treasure trove of diverse variations that cater to every palate. Embark on a culinary journey through zesty Turkey Chili, brimming with lean protein and a vibrant blend of spices. For a vegetarian delight, explore the hearty Three-Bean Chili, a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more. If you seek a smoky and robust experience, venture into the realm of Chipotle Beef Chili, where the heat of chipotle peppers dances harmoniously with the richness of beef. Last but not least, explore the depths of flavor in the Vegetarian Chili with Cornbread Topping, a delectable combination of hearty chili and a golden-brown cornbread topping that elevates this dish to a new level of comfort food bliss.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

WEIGHT WATCHER'S 2 PTS SLOW COOKER BEEF CHILI



Weight Watcher's 2 Pts Slow Cooker Beef Chili image

Not certain as to how many servings are in this recipe so the amount is only estimated. This is a very low fat chili, you can substitute ground turkey for the beef. This can also be made on top of the stove. 1/2 cup serving = 2 pts.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 5h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb extra lean ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
1 sweet onion, chopped
1/4 cup canned diced chilies or 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the ground beef and garlic in a nonstick skillet breaking apart the meat with a spoon until well browned; drain off any fat very well, then return to skillet.
  • Add in the bell peppers; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
  • Add in the chili powder and cumin and stir to coat.
  • In the slow cooker, mix together tomatoes, beans, sweet onion, chilies and tomato paste, then stir in the beef mixture.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH until flavors are blended (about 4-5 hours).
  • Season with black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.2, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 23.4, Sodium 158.2, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 2, Protein 13.1

SLOW COOKER BEEF CHILI



Slow Cooker Beef Chili image

"This tomatoey chili was our traditional Halloween supper when our children were small," shares Mary Foster, Franklin Grove, Illinois. "My husband and I still enjoy its slow-cooked goodness and keep extra servings in the freezer."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h25m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
Dash hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, cook the beef, onion, green pepper, celery and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. , Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.

Nutrition Facts :

SLOW-COOKER WEEKNIGHT CHILI(COOK'S COUNTRY)



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Serve with sour cream and cheese to cool the burn. For less heat, reduce the cayenne pepper to 1/4 teaspoon or omit it altogether. The ground beef will become dry if the chili is cooked for more than 8 hours.

Provided by Coppercloud

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 6h20m

Yield 1 pot, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 ounces bacon, chopped fine
2 onions, chopped medium
1 red bell pepper, chopped medium
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 lbs ground chuck, 85 percent lean
1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • 1. Toast chili powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, cayenne, and pepper flakes in large Dutch oven over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer toasted spices to bowl. Add bacon to Dutch oven and cook over medium heat until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to plate lined with paper towels and pour off all but 1 teaspoon fat from pot. Return pot to medium heat, add onions and bell pepper, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • 2. Add beef, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, using wooden spoon to break up beef into 1/2-inch pieces, until just slightly pink, about 5 minutes. Drain beef and vegetables in colander.
  • 3. Add tomato puree, diced tomatoes, and toasted spices to empty pot and bring to simmer over medium-high heat, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pot. Return drained beef and vegetable mixture and bacon to pot, stir to combine, and bring to simmer. Transfer contents to slow-cooker insert.
  • 4. Set slow cooker to low, cover, and cook until tender, 6 to 8 hours, stirring in beans during last hour of cooking. (Alternately, cook on high for 3 to 4 hours.) Adjust seasonings and serve. (Leftovers can be refrigerated for several days or frozen for several months.).
  • Make Ahead: If you'd prefer to just dump the chili ingredients into the slow cooker before running off to work, you can do all the work the night before. Follow the recipe through step 3, but continue to simmer the assembled chili for 10 minutes. Transfer the chili to an airtight container and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, simmer the chili in a Dutch oven for 10 minutes, then transfer it to your slow cooker and proceed with step 4.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.3, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 78, Sodium 324.6, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 7.9, Protein 29.1

AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN SLOW COOKER BEEF BURGUNDY



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This recipe is from the America's Test Kitchen slow cooker episode. I'm not a fan of slow cookers, but this Beef Burgundy is soooo delicious and full of rich flavors you would never guess that it was made in a slow cooker, definitely a keeper!

Provided by IHeartBobert

Categories     Meat

Time 9h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ounces bacon, chopped
4 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 large onion, chopped fine
2 carrots, peeled and chopped fine
8 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
4 tablespoons tomato paste
2 1/2 cups pinot noir wine
1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup soy sauce
3 bay leaves
3 tablespoons minute tapioca
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
8 ounces white pearl onions
8 ounces sliced button mushrooms

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate and refrigerate. Pour half of bacon fat into small bowl; set skillet with remaining bacon fat aside.
  • Dry beef thoroughly with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper; place half of beef (uncooked) into the slow cooker.
  • Heat skillet containing remaining bacon fat over medium-high heat until just smoking. Cook remaining beef in single layer until deep brown on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer browned beef into slow cooker.
  • Add reserved bacon fat to now empty skillet and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chopped onion, carrots and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook until vegetables begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomato paste and stir until beginning to brown, about 45 seconds. Transfer mixture to slow cooker.
  • Return now empty skillet to high heat and add 1 1/2 cups wine, chicken broth and soy sauce. Simmer, scraping up brown bits, until pan bottom is clean, about 1 minute. Transfer wine mixture to slow cooker.
  • Stir bay leaves and tapioca into slow cooker. Set slow cooker on low, cover and cook until meat is fork-tender, about 9 hours.
  • In a skillet mix 1 tbs butter, 1 tbs sugar, 1/4 tsp salt and 1 cup of water place frozen pearl onions in the skillet, cover and let it cook on medium heat for 5-10 mins until the onions begin to caramelize, add mushrooms and 1/4 tsp salt cook another 3-5 minuets thoroughly caramelizing the mushrooms and pearl onions. Transfer the pearl onion/mushroom mixture into the slow cooker and cook for another 30 minuets.
  • When ready to serve, discard bay leaves and stir in reserved bacon(personally I served the bacon on the side seeing as the hubbs isn't crazy about pieces of bacon in his Beef Burgundy). In large skillet, bring remaining 1 cup wine to boil over high heat and simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Stir reduced wine and parsley into stew and adjust seasonings. Serve with buttered egg noodles, YUM!

CLASSIC CROCK POT BEEF CHILI



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This recipe comes from the Slow cooker email group on yahoo. The perfect combination of tomatoes, beans and beef. So simple to throw together in the morning and wonderful to come home to.

Provided by redplaid huf

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 4h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb lean ground beef
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 (14 ounce) can black beans or 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 sweet onion, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup chile, diced (optional)

Steps:

  • Brown meat, add garlic and onion. Add chili powder and cumin. Heat through.
  • In crock pot mix tomatoes, beans, chilies and paste. Add meat mixture.
  • Crock on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 7-8 hours.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-chopped vegetables or a food processor to quickly dice the onions, peppers, and garlic.
  • If you don't have a slow cooker, you can make this chili in a large pot over medium-low heat. Just simmer for 1-2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the flavors have melded.
  • For a spicier chili, add more chili powder, cayenne pepper, or diced jalapeños.
  • If you prefer a thicker chili, add 1-2 tablespoons of cornstarch or flour to the slow cooker in the last 30 minutes of cooking. Stir until the chili has thickened.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, or chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

This slow-cooker beef chili is a delicious and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will enjoy. It's packed with flavor and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give this recipe a try!

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