Best Slow Cooker Southwest Chili Recipes

SLOW-COOKER SOUTHWEST CHILI

Slow-Cooker Southwest Chili image

Hang on to your hat, cowboy! This hearty chili blends chunks of real steak, tomato and authentic Southwest chili seasonings.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 6h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound beef boneless round steak, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 medium celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce
3 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 medium bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 cup)
1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
Shredded Cheddar cheese, if desired

Steps:

In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except bell pepper, beans and cheese.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours.
Stir in bell pepper and beans. Increase heat setting to High; uncover and cook about 15 minutes longer or until slightly thickened. Serve with cheese. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer's directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER SOUTHWEST 2 BEAN AND CHICKEN CHILI RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Slow Cooker Southwest 2 Bean and Chicken Chili Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by Cassaundra

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 raw, boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 oz. each)
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans (rinsed and drained) or 1 1/3 cup home cooked beans
1 (15 ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained) or 1 1/3 cup home cooked beans
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice, low sodium is best
1 pound frozen and thawed organic corn (organic to avoid GMO corn)
1 (12 ounce) jar of your favorite salsa, no sugar added

Steps:

Place the chicken breasts on the bottom of your slow cooker. Pour the tomatoes and salsa over that and then layer on the beans and corn. Cook on low for 5-7 hours, or until the chicken easily falls apart when the pot is stirred.

SLOW-COOKER SPICY SOUTHWEST BEEF AND BEAN CHILI

Slow-Cooker Spicy Southwest Beef and Bean Chili image

A classic blend of beans, beef, and canned green chiles, plus a healthy dose of chili powder, guarantees great flavor.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 9h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. boneless beef round steak (1/2 inch thick), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
4 (8-oz.) cans no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 (15.25-oz.) can whole kernel sweet corn, drained
1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained, rinsed
1 (4.5-oz.) can Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
2 tablespoons chili powder

Steps:

In 4 to 5-quart slow cooker, combine all ingredients; mix well.
Cover; cook on Low setting for 8 to 9 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 9 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 630 mg, Sugar 11 g