Best Heather Maries Crockpot Chili Recipes

SALSA BLACK BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Put the meat, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salsa into the slow cooker and stir to combine. Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours.
• Add the bell pepper and black beans to the slow cooker and season to taste with salt. Continue to cook on LOW for an additional 2 hours.
• Combine the sour cream with the cilantro and lime juice in a small bowl and set aside.
• When the chili is done, serve topped with the crema, tortilla chips, cheese, and diced avocado.
• Place the meat, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salsa and 1 cup beef broth in the Instant Pot. Lock the lid in place, making sure the venting valve is sealed.
• Set Instant Pot to cook on high for 35 minutes. When the cooking time is up, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully turn the venting valve to release any remaining pressure. When the pressure pin drops, remove the lid.
• Set the Instant Pot on "Saute' mode and stir in the red pepper and black beans. Bring to a simmer and cook just until the peppers are tender to your liking.
• If a thicker chili is desired, stir 2 tablespoons of masa harina into the chili and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until thickened. Cancel "Saute" mode and serve topped with the cilantro crema.
• Place the meat, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salsa, and 1 cup beef broth in a large pot on the stove.
• Turn the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. When simmering, cover and reduce the heat to low.
• Allow to simmer for 1.5-2 hours or until the meat is very tender.
• Stir the beans and peppers into the chili and continue to cook for another 15 minutes or until the peppers are tender to your liking.
• If a thicker chili is desired, stir 2 tablespoons of masa harina into the chili and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove the chili from the heat and serve topped with the cilantro crema.

AWARD WINNING CROCKPOT CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil over medium-high heat in a medium-sized skillet. When the oil shimmers, stir paprikas, cumin, chili powder and onion powder into the pan. Cook for 1 minute or until spices are very aromatic and remove from heat.
• Add beef, sugar, oregano, onion, vinegar, garlic, tomatoes, green chilies, beef broth, beans and salt to the slow cooker. Transfer spices from the skillet into the slow-cooker and stir to combine.
• Cover and cook for at least 4 hours on high or until the meat is tender-- 6 hours on low.

SLOW-COOKED CHILI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the next 9 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours. If desired, top individual servings with cheese and green onions.

THE ULTIMATE SLOW COOKED CHILI

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir beef, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes; drain and discard grease. Season beef mixture with salt and pepper.
• Mix ground beef mixture, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, pinto beans, ranch-style beans, white kidney beans, tomato sauce, Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, Mexican-style hot tomato sauce, green bell pepper, celery, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, cumin, parsley, basil, and brown sugar together in a slow cooker.
• Cook on High for 4 hours; stir in red wine and continue cooking for 2 more hours. (Cook on Low for 8 hours.)

* HEATHER MARIE'S CROCKPOT CHILI *

Steps:

• Brown ground beef or chuck until no longer pink.
• Rinse and drain beans. Do not drain tomatoes or chiles.
• Add beef or chuck to crockpot along with other ingredients. Stir well.
• Cook on low for 6-8 hours. When serving, add cheddar cheese on top along with sour cream.