Best 5 Slow Cooker Chili With Beer Recipes

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Unleash the bold flavors of chili with our slow-cooker masterpiece, a symphony of spices, hearty ingredients, and the secret ingredient that transforms this dish into a flavor sensation – beer. This soul-satisfying chili is a delightful fusion of textures and tastes, featuring tender beef, succulent vegetables, and a rich, aromatic broth infused with the distinct character of your favorite brew. Whether you prefer a mild or fiery kick, we've got you covered with three variations of this classic recipe. Dive into our "Mild and Savory Chili," where a blend of mild chiles and spices creates a harmonious balance of flavors. For a more adventurous palate, embark on a culinary journey with our "Medium Chili with a Bite," where a carefully curated selection of moderately spicy chiles adds a thrilling warmth. And for those who crave a truly incendiary experience, our "Hot and Fiery Chili" will set your taste buds ablaze with its fiery blend of habaneros and cayenne peppers. With a slow cooker doing the magic, you can effortlessly craft this delectable dish while enjoying quality time with loved ones or pursuing other passions. Are you ready to embark on a chili-licious adventure? Let's get cooking!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER BEEF AND BEER CHILI



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Looking for a hearty slow cooked dinner? Then check out this beef and beer chili made with Muir Glen® tomatoes and Progresso® beans.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb beef chuck roast, trimmed of fat, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 bottle (12 oz) dark beer, room temperature
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (16 oz) pinto beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon unsweetened baking cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, place beef and flour; seal bag and shake to coat. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook beef in oil, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides. Place beef in slow cooker.
  • Add beer to skillet, stirring and scraping to loosen brown particles. Cook 1 minute. Pour over beef in slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients except cheese.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 hours. Sprinkle individual servings with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Carbohydrate 53 g, Fiber 14 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1640 mg

SLOW COOKER BEEF CHILI



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I know everyone has a slow cooker chili recipe that they say is the best... Well here is another one that I am adding to the list. I believe this one carries a good challenge to all of those out there. This has been a favorite always of my family and friends, so let me know what you think and let's create a melting pot for the perfect slow cooker chili dish. Serve topped with sour cream, shredded Cheddar cheese, chopped chives, hot sauce, and sliced jalapenos (or habanero if you like the heat).

Provided by Sahara B

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Slow Cooker     Soups and Stews     Chili

Time 8h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ large onion, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic
1 ½ pounds ground beef
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chile peppers, undrained

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in ground beef, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is lightly browned and crumbly, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Transfer beef mixture to a slow cooker. Stir in black beans, kidney beans, and diced tomatoes and chiles. Cover and cook on Low, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 52.2 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 15.7 g, Protein 27.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 1232.3 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

CROCKPOT BEER CHILI RECIPE



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Crock Pot Beer Chili is a delicious and hearty chili recipe that everyone will love.

Provided by Anne Lawton

Categories     Beef Recipes

Time 5h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onions (1 medium to large onion)
2 bell peppers, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 cups crushed tomatoes
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
1/4 cup chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cups kidney beans
1 cup beer

Steps:

  • Prepare the ingredients: Chop the cloves of garlic, onion, peppers, and cilantro. Set them aside. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Once the skillet is hot, add the ground beef and reduce the heat to medium. Cook the beef breaking it up into pieces until it begins to turn brown.
  • Add the peppers and onions and cook for a few minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  • Stir in the chili powder and ground cumin. Reduce the heat and cook the mixture for a few minutes longer.
  • Place the beef mixture into the crockpot and add the beans, beer and crushed tomatoes.
  • Gently stir the ingredients together, cover and cook on low for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Carbohydrate 42 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 67 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 13 grams fat, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 450 milligrams sodium, Sugar 10 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams unsaturated fat

SLOW COOKER CHILI WITH BEER



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Great on cold nights. Add crushed saltines into your bowl before putting the chili in if you like it thicker.

Provided by Morgan Hebert

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Slow Cooker     Soups and Stews     Chili

Time 4h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds ground beef
1 onion, diced
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (29 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
1 (29 ounce) can pinto beans, undrained
2 cups beer
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble ground beef into the skillet; add onion. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly and completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Transfer beef and onion to a slow cooker.
  • Stir tomato sauce, kidney beans, pinto beans, beer, diced tomatoes, green chilies, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper into the beef and onion.
  • Cook on High 4 to 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 45.9 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1329.6 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

SMOKY SLOW COOKER CHILI



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From Cooking Light January 2009. Country-style ribs are cut from the shoulder and are perfect for this. I have not made this yet, but it seems like a winner. Prep time is estimated.

Provided by duonyte

Categories     Pork

Time 8h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 lb ground pork
1 lb boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
3 cups chopped onions
1 3/4 cups chopped green bell peppers
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup beer, lager-style
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
6 tomatillos, quartered
2 bay leaves
2 (12 1/2 ounce) cans plum tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, no-salt, drained
1 (7 3/4 ounce) can mexican hot tomato sauce
1 smoked ham hock, about 8 oz
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
1/2 cup finely chopped green onion
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco, about 2 oz
8 lime wedges

Steps:

  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and coat with cooking spray.
  • Add ground pork and cook for 5 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Drain well and transfer to slow cooker.
  • Recoat skillet with cooking spray. Add pork shoulder and cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer pork to slow cooker.
  • Recoat skillet with cooking spray. Add onion and bell pepper, and saute 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add garlic, saute 1 minute, then add tomato paste and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in beer, cook a minute or two, then pour all over the meat in the slow cooker.
  • Add 1/4 tsp salt, chili powder, cumin, oregano, black pepper, tomatillos, bay leaves, tomatoes, pinto beans, tomato sauce and ham hock to the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 5 hours until meat is tender or on LOW for 8 hours.
  • Remove and discard ham hock and bay leaves.
  • Add 1/4 tsp salt and the sugar, stir well.
  • Top each serving with 1 tbl each of cilantro, green onions and queso fresco. Serve with a lime wedge.
  • This can also be done on the stove, using 12 ozs beer and simmering, covered, for 2 1/2 to3 hours or until the pork is tender.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark beer instead of light beer.
  • Add a tablespoon of chili powder, cumin and oregano to the pot for extra spices.
  • If you like your chili with a kick, add a minced jalapeño pepper.
  • To make your chili a little sweeter, add a tablespoon of brown sugar or honey.
  • If your chili is too thick, add a little bit of water or beef broth.
  • Serve your chili with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped onions, and crushed tortilla chips.

Conclusion:

This slow-cooker chili with beer is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold night. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give this recipe a try.

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