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Slow-Cooker Texas Chili

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By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated May 12, 2022
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Texas slow-cooker chili is a savory, hearty meal that just can't be beaten—partly because it's so easy to make! Let beef, green chiles and smoky spices simmer all day, and you’ll have comforting Slow-Cooker Texas Chili waiting for you when you get home.

Slow-Cooker Texas Chili

  • Prep Time 35 min
  • Total 8 hr 35 min
  • Ingredients 13
  • Servings 6
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 1/2 to 3 lb boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed of fat, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped (1 tablespoon)
  • 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped chipotle chile in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Sliced green onions, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, shredded Cheddar cheese, sour cream, if desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 1/2 teaspoons of the oil over medium-high heat; season beef with salt and pepper. Add half the beef to heated skillet; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until brown on at least two sides. Transfer beef to 3 1/2- to 4 1/2-quart slow cooker. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of the oil to skillet; repeat for remaining beef.
  • Step 
    2
    Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet; cook onion in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until starting to brown and softened. Stir in garlic; cook 20 to 30 seconds or until fragrant. Transfer mixture to slow cooker.
  • Step 
    3
    Add diced tomatoes, green chiles, chipotle chile, water, cornmeal and cumin to slow cooker; stir to combine. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until beef is tender. Serve with remaining ingredients as toppings.

Nutrition

410 Calories
24g Total Fat
36g Protein
11g Total Carbohydrate
4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
410
Calories from Fat
220
Total Fat
24g
38%
Saturated Fat
8g
42%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
105mg
34%
Sodium
730mg
30%
Potassium
480mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
11g
4%
Dietary Fiber
1g
6%
Sugars
4g
Protein
36g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
8%
8%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 5 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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