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Smoky beef chili

Slow Cooker Smoky Beef Chili

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large onions chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce chopped
  • ¼ cup chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high; sear beef in batches about 6-8 minutes total until browned on all sides. Transfer to slow cooker.
  2. Sauté onions and peppers in same skillet about 5 minutes until softened; add garlic and cook another minute. Transfer to cooker.
  3. Add black beans, pinto beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, and chipotles.
  4. Stir in chili powder, paprika, cumin, brown sugar, salt, and pepper until combined.
  5. Cover; cook on low 8-10 hours or high 4-5 hours until beef is tender and flavors meld.
  6. Serve hot with cornbread, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and diced jalapeños on the side.