Best 7 Slow Cooker Texas Chuck Wagon Chili Recipes

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**Discover the Delights of Slow-Cooker Texas Chuck Wagon Chili: A Culinary Journey through Bold Flavors and Hearty Ingredients**

Indulge in the rich and robust flavors of Texas Chuck Wagon Chili, a classic dish that captures the essence of Texan culinary heritage. Slow-cooked to perfection, this hearty and versatile chili is a symphony of bold spices, tender beef, and a medley of colorful vegetables. Savor the warmth of chili peppers as they dance on your palate, balanced by the sweetness of tomatoes and the savory notes of cumin and oregano. Experience the comfort of a hearty bowl of chili, perfect for gatherings with loved ones or a cozy night in. With three variations to choose from, including a traditional recipe, a spicy version for those who crave a kick, and a vegetarian alternative for plant-based enthusiasts, this article offers a culinary adventure for every taste preference. Embark on a journey of flavors and discover the magic of Slow-Cooker Texas Chuck Wagon Chili.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER CHUCK WAGON CHILI



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A great chili recipe made with beer and a touch of brown sugar!

Provided by Sarah Olson

Categories     Soup

Time 8h20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lbs. ground beef (browned and drained)
1 large white onion (diced)
1 green bell pepper (diced)
3 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. cumin
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 cup beer ((use your favorite, I use bud light))
29 oz. diced tomatoes ((or stewed tomatoes) (two14.5-oz. cans))
15 oz. can tomato sauce
30 oz. pinto beans, drained and rinsed ((two 15-oz. cans))
1 beef bouillon cube
2 Tbsp. water

Steps:

  • Add everything to the slow cooker, except the beef bouillon cube and the water.
  • Add the beef bouillon cube and water to a microwavable glass cup. Microwave for 40 seconds, or until the water is hot enough to melt the cube. Stir the cube in the water until dissolved. Add this to the other ingredients in the slow cooker, stir.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 74 mg, Sodium 1139 mg, Fiber 13 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW-COOKER TEXAS CHILI



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 7h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
5 cloves garlic, smashed
2 4.5-ounce cans chopped green chiles, drained
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3/4 cup chili powder
1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes with chiles
1 to 2 tablespoons green hot sauce
Sliced scallions, fresh cilantro and/or sour cream, for topping
Tortilla chips, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Toss the beef with 1 tablespoon each brown sugar and salt in a large bowl. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the beef in batches until browned on all sides, 4 to 5 minutes (do not crowd the pan). Transfer to a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker.
  • Reduce the heat to medium, add the onion to the skillet and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, chiles, cumin and chili powder and cook 3 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups water and the tomatoes and simmer, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom, about 3 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker, cover and cook on low, 7 hours.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar and the hot sauce to the chili. Serve with scallions, cilantro and/or sour cream for topping, and chips, if desired. (Reserve 3 to 4 cups for Chili-Corn Casserole.).
  • Use the leftover chili to make Chili-Corn Casserole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482, Fat 29 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Cholesterol 117 milligrams, Sodium 1,227 milligrams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Protein 36 grams

EMERIL'S CHUCK WAGON CHILI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield about 2 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons Emeril's Southwest Essence
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 bay leaf
3 cups chopped yellow onions
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 (12-ounce) bottles dark beer
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, crushed, with juices
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup beef broth
2 teaspoons salt
1-ounce semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons masa harina
Grated Cheddar, for garnish
Finely chopped green onions, for garnish
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over high heat. Add the beef, chili powder, cumin, Southwest Essence, cayenne, cinnamon, crushed red pepper and bay leaf and cook until meat is well-browned. Add the onions and cook, stirring often, until the onions soften, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the beers and cook until the foam subsides, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, salt, and chocolate to the pot. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, partially cover, and cook until thickened and meat is very tender, 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the chili from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Skim off any fat that rises to the top of the chili. Sprinkle soup with masa harina and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary. Serve with the cheese, green onions, and cilantro alongside as garnish.

SLOW-COOKER TEXAS CHUCK WAGON CHILI



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Hearty appetites will be satisfied when served bowls brimming with spicy, Southwestern-style chili.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
4 large onions, cut into eighths
4 to 4 1/2 pounds fresh beef brisket (not corned beef), trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 to 4 dried ancho chiles, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons ground cumin
3 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-ounce carton)
2 large yellow, red or green bell peppers, cut into 2 1/2-inch strips
Shredded Cheddar cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook onions in oil 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.
  • Stir in beef, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook about 13 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is lightly browned; drain. Place beef mixture in 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in chilies, cumin and broth.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
  • Stir in bell peppers. Increase heat setting to High. Cover and cook 10 to 12 minutes or until bell peppers are hot. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 52 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1250 mg

EMERIL'S CHUCK WAGON CHILI FOR THE SLOW COOKER



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Recipe by Emeril Lagasse, from Sizzling Skillets and Other One Pot Wonders, William Morrow, New York, 2011, courtesy Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Yield Makes 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 25

1/4 cup chili powder
2 tablespoons whole cumin seeds
1 teaspoon cayenne
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons dried Mexican or regular oregano, crumbled between your fingers
3 bay leaves
2 teaspoons light or dark brown sugar
4 pounds boneless beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2- to 2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 medium onions, coarsely chopped (about 4 cups)
1 1/2 cups chopped celery, including leaves
6 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
2 jalapeno chiles, roughly chopped
One 12-ounce bottle dark Mexican beer, such as Negro Modelo
2 tablespoons tomato paste
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 ounce semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons masa harina (corn flour, not cornstarch)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
Grated cheddar cheese, for garnish
Chopped green onion, for garnish
Sour cream, for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine the chili powder, cumin seeds, cayenne, cinnamon, oregano, bay leaves, and brown sugar in a small bowl; set the spice mixture aside.
  • Add the beef to a medium bowl and season with the pepper and 1 tablespoon of the kosher salt.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil in a 12-inch or larger skillet over high heat. Add enough beef to fill the pan and cook until nicely browned on one side, about 2 minutes. Turn the pieces over and cook for another 2 minutes. Transfer the browned beef to the crock of a 6-quart slow cooker. Repeat with the remaining beef, adding the remaining vegetable oil between batches as necessary.
  • Add the onions, celery, and 1 tablespoon of the remaining salt to the skillet and cook, stirring, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic, jalapenos, and spice mixture and cook for 1 minute longer. Pour in the beer, tomato paste, and crushed tomatoes and simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in the chocolate, masa harina, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and cook for 1 minute longer. Transfer this mixture to the slow cooker. Cover and cook the chili on high, undisturbed or stirring only once during cooking, for 6 hours, or until the beef is very tender. Remove the bay leaves and stir in the cilantro and parsley. Serve the chili hot in bowls, topped with grated cheddar, chopped green onion, and sour cream.

BEST EVER CHUCK WAGON CHILI



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A thick and hearty homemade chili with a kick. If you like a thinner chili, add another can of tomato sauce. Serve topped with a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheddar and buttery crackers. You can't stop at just one bowl!

Provided by Brandy Arnett

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds ground beef
1 teaspoon butter
2 large white onions, chopped
2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
1 habanero pepper, chopped
3 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
3 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon garlic salt
1 drop super-hot hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a large pot, cook the ground beef over medium heat until evenly browned. Drain off grease, and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute the onions, green pepper and habanero pepper until onions are translucent. Remove from heat. Transfer the onion mixture to the pot with the ground beef, and set the heat to medium.
  • Add the kidney beans and tomato sauce to the beef mixture, and season with chili powder, salt, garlic salt and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a simmer, and adjust seasonings to taste if necessary. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 97.8 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 13.4 g, Protein 30.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 1955.3 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

SLOW COOKER TEXAS CHILI RECIPE



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This Slow Cooker Texas Chili may be a little different than you're used to! We've added beans and tomatoes for a filling and delicious soup. You can't go wrong with chili on a cold day!

Provided by Camille

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 pound ground beef
1 onion (diced)
2 green bell peppers (diced)
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers (drained)
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes (do not drain)
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 teaspoons minced garlic
1 Tablespoon cumin
2 Tablespoons chili powder
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
dash red pepper flakes - optional
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese - optional topping
1 cup sour cream - optional topping
3 green onions (sliced) - optional topping
1 (9.25 ounce) bag Frito corn chips - optional topping

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, brown ground beef and diced onion.
  • Drain the grease from the meat and add meat to slow cooker.
  • Pour remaining ingredients on top and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours.
  • Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, and a bag of Fritos corn chips - or any of your other favorite chili toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 5792 kcal, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 43560 mg, Carbohydrate 1084 g, Sugar 323 g, Protein 349 mg

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef. Chuck roast is a tough, flavorful cut of meat that is perfect for slow cooking. It will become tender and fall apart in the chili.
  • Brown the beef before adding it to the slow cooker. This will help to develop the flavor of the beef and give the chili a richer color.
  • Use a variety of beans. This will give the chili a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans.
  • Add some spice. Chili is a spicy dish, so don't be afraid to add some heat. You can use chili powder, cayenne pepper, or jalapeños to taste.
  • Let the chili simmer for at least 4 hours. This will give the flavors time to develop and meld together.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker Texas chuck wagon chili is a hearty, flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a delicious and comforting meal, give this chili a try.

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