Slow-Cooker Beef and Beer Chili

Health score
29%
Slow-Cooker Beef and Beer Chili
500 min.
4
666kcal

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Are you ready to warm up your kitchen with a hearty and flavorful dish? Look no further than this Slow-Cooker Beef and Beer Chili! Perfect for those chilly evenings or when you want to impress your friends at a casual gathering, this chili is a delightful blend of tender beef, rich spices, and the deep flavor of dark beer.

Imagine coming home after a long day to the enticing aroma of chili simmering away in your slow cooker. With just a few simple steps, you can create a meal that not only satisfies your hunger but also warms your soul. The combination of beef chuck roast, fire-roasted tomatoes, and a hint of unsweetened cocoa adds a unique depth to the dish, while the pinto and kidney beans provide a hearty texture that will keep you coming back for more.

This recipe is not just about taste; it’s also about convenience. With a total cooking time of 500 minutes, you can set it and forget it, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully while you go about your day. And let’s not forget the finishing touch—a sprinkle of sharp Cheddar cheese that melts into the chili, adding a creamy richness that elevates each bite.

Whether you’re serving it for lunch, dinner, or a cozy gathering, this Slow-Cooker Beef and Beer Chili is sure to become a favorite in your household. So grab your slow cooker and get ready to indulge in a bowl of comfort!

Ingredients

  • lb beef chuck trimmed of fat cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • 12 oz beer dark room temperature
  • cup onion chopped
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 29 oz canned tomatoes diced fire roasted organic undrained canned
  • 16 oz pinto beans rinsed drained canned
  • 15 oz beans red rinsed drained canned
  • tablespoons tomato paste 
  • tablespoons chili powder 
  • tablespoon cocoa powder unsweetened
  • teaspoon salt 
  • oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • ziploc bags
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, place beef and flour; seal bag and shake to coat. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook beef in oil, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides.
  2. Place beef in slow cooker.
  3. Add beer to skillet, stirring and scraping to loosen brown particles. Cook 1 minute.
  4. Pour over beef in slow cooker.
  5. Add remaining ingredients except cheese.
  6. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 hours.
  7. Sprinkle individual servings with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories666kcal
Protein26.37%
Fat38.38%
Carbs35.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
85.38
Glycemic Load
15.71
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
34.896956220917%

Flavonoids

Catechin
1.13mg
Epicatechin
2.52mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
2mg
Kaempferol
0.95mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
8.3mg
Gallocatechin
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:666.47kcal
33.32%
Fat:27.94g
42.99%
Saturated Fat:12.12g
75.76%
Carbohydrates:57.73g
19.24%
Net Carbohydrates:42.29g
15.38%
Sugar:10.98g
12.2%
Cholesterol:106.59mg
35.53%
Sodium:1885.73mg
81.99%
Alcohol:3.32g
100%
Alcohol %:0.59%
100%
Protein:43.19g
86.39%
Zinc:11.3mg
75.33%
Phosphorus:619.99mg
62%
Fiber:15.44g
61.78%
Vitamin B12:3.41µg
56.89%
Selenium:36.27µg
51.82%
Vitamin A:2429.94IU
48.6%
Manganese:0.95mg
47.37%
Iron:7.93mg
44.07%
Vitamin B6:0.84mg
42.1%
Calcium:400.77mg
40.08%
Vitamin B3:7.2mg
36.02%
Potassium:1260.34mg
36.01%
Magnesium:124.58mg
31.14%
Vitamin B2:0.48mg
28.51%
Copper:0.57mg
28.38%
Vitamin B1:0.33mg
21.81%
Vitamin E:3.26mg
21.71%
Folate:86.32µg
21.58%
Vitamin K:20.75µg
19.77%
Vitamin C:10.79mg
13.07%
Vitamin B5:1.27mg
12.7%
Vitamin D:0.28µg
1.89%