Best 4 Slow Cooker Cowboy Chili Recipes
**Tantalizing Taste of the Wild West: Embark on a Culinary Adventure with Slow-Cooker Cowboy Chili**
Indulge in the rich, hearty flavors of the Wild West with our slow-cooker cowboy chili. This classic dish, simmered to perfection in your trusty slow cooker, promises an explosion of bold flavors that will transport you to the heart of a Western ranch. With three distinct recipes to choose from, each offering a unique twist on the traditional favorite, you're sure to find a chili that suits your taste buds and satisfies your craving for authentic cowboy cuisine. Dive into the Classic Cowboy Chili, featuring a symphony of ground beef, beans, and zesty spices, or explore the depths of flavor in the Vegetarian Cowboy Chili, a meatless masterpiece brimming with hearty vegetables and a rich, smoky broth. And for those who crave a bit of heat, the Spicy Cowboy Chili delivers a fiery kick with its blend of chili peppers and jalapeños, guaranteed to ignite your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your slow cooker, and let the aromas of the Wild West fill your kitchen as you embark on this culinary adventure.
COWBOY STEAK CHILI IN A CROCK POT
While searching for an authentic Texas Style Chili, I discovered this recipe from http://recipes.suite101.com/article.cfm/cowboy_steak_chili. There are so many chili recipes with many variations for all types of taste buds, but this one really knocked my socks off. While the chili recipe above will stand up even if all you add is chili powder, this mix will give it more complex depth of flavor. The idea comes from Cowboy Steak, where the essential "Cowboy" element is ground coffee. Was this the result of a creative campfire cook. Or some happy chuck wagon mistake? You can also use this seasoning to make Cowboy Steak. If you do, it is traditional to add onion powder and garlic powder to the mix. You may want to mix up enough to use later as a dry rub for ribs or chops or even chicken. If you do, bloom the mixture just before using. The only change I made was to cook the chili for 8 hours on low in the crock pot before serving. I truly believe that one of the secrets to good chili is a looooooonnnnngggg cooking time. YEEHAA
Provided by VLizzle
Categories Steak
Time 8h30m
Yield 12 cups, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Turn the crock pot on to low.
- Prepare the Cowboy Steak Seasoning following the separate recipe posting.
- Roll cubed steak around in the seasoning mix until they are thoroughly coated.
- In a large, heavy fry pan over medium high heat, brown off the bacon (if using) until crisp.
- Remove and drain on paper towels or clean newspaper, reserving the drippings.
- Brown the coated cubes of steak in the bacon drippings (or oil), working in batches if necessary.
- Transfer browned steak to the crock pot.
- Add the chorizo or pork and cook it down, stirring, for about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the chorizo or pork to the crock pot.
- Add all the "aromatics" to the fry pan and sweat them down, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer them to the crock pot.
- Stir in all the "other good stuff" and the reserved bacon to the crock pot.
- If there's not enough liquid to cover, add some beef stock or more beer. Put the lid on. Cook for @ 7 hours and then give it a taste and adjust the seasoning if needed and let it simmer at least another hour. The longer the better!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.6, Fat 26, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 76.2, Sodium 1185.2, Carbohydrate 25.9, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 7.1, Protein 27.3
SLOW-COOKER COWBOY CHILI
When I make this recipe, I like it to be so hot it's barely edible, so I put in about a dozen serano peppers. If you want it milder you can just add one or two jalapenos or omit them entirely. I also put canned jalapenos in mine which I don't think are very spicy but they do add a nice peppery flavor. I like to serve this chili in sour dough bread bowls. Note: When I do anything in the slow-cooker, I always wait and add the onions a couple of hours before the end. When you leave onions in a slow-cooker too long they get an upleasant taste which taints the whole dish. This is just a preference of mine; if they don't bother you you can put them in with the rest of the ingredients.
Provided by GiddyUpGo
Categories Beans
Time 8h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown the beef and drain.
- Place the beef in the crockpot and add all the ingredients except the onions.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
- Add the onions and cook on low for an additional 2 hours.
SLOW COOKER COWBOY BEANS
This slow cooker recipe delivers a hearty dish of hamburger, bacon, and beans in a thick and sweet sauce.
Provided by Heather
Categories Baked Beans
Time 3h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir hamburger and bacon together in the hot skillet until hamburger is browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Stir cooked hamburger and bacon, baked beans with pork, kidney beans, lima beans, onions, ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard together in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Cook on Low until hot and thickened, at least 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.9 calories, Carbohydrate 67.7 g, Cholesterol 52.6 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 11 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 1216.7 mg, Sugar 35.3 g
SPICY COWBOY CHILI
Toasting the peppers for this chili releases their earthy flavors - but do wear gloves when handling dried peppers and seeds. - Rachel Sprinkel, Hilo, Hawaii
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 7h45m
Yield 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Remove papery outer skin from garlic bulb, but do not peel or separate the cloves. Cut off top of garlic bulb, exposing individual cloves. Brush cut cloves with 1 teaspoon oil. Wrap in foil. Bake until cloves are soft, 30-35 minutes. Unwrap and cool slightly. Squeeze garlic from skins; mash with a fork., Meanwhile, in a large dry skillet over medium-high heat, toast chilies on both sides until puffy, 3-6 minutes. (Do not blacken.) Cool. Remove stems and seeds; coarsely chop chilies. Place in a small bowl; cover with beer. Let stand until softened, about 30 minutes., In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches, adding additional oil if needed; transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker. In the skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until tender. Add to beef., Stir in the remaining ingredients, mashed garlic and dried chilies mixture. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 7-9 hours. If desired, serve with cheese and jalapenos.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 588mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- For a thicker chili, use less beef broth or water.
- For a spicier chili, add more chili powder or cayenne pepper.
- To make the chili more flavorful, use a variety of beans, such as black beans, pinto beans, and kidney beans.
- Add some chopped vegetables, such as onions, bell peppers, and corn, to the chili for a more nutritious meal.
- Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped cilantro.
Conclusion:
This slow-cooker cowboy chili is an easy and delicious meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is packed with flavor and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this cowboy chili a try. You won't be disappointed!
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