Burr, it’s cold outside! Warm up with this comfy flavorful slower cooker recipe. Chili and slow cooker go together like peas and carrots. It needs that long, slow simmer to develop flavor, and with a Crock Pot, you get that while also being able to leave for the day or just stay in where it’s warm and multi-task while your delicious family meal is simmering away!
4tablespoonsAva Jane’s Kitchen Avocado OilWe love the Ava Jane Avocado oil! If you don’t have this using olive or coconut oil.
1oniondiced
1-2jalapeno peppersseeded and minced
2poundscubed boneless grass-fed beef. (or use ground beef, chicken, turkey, or if you’ve got a vegetarian foodie crowd uses some meaty portabella mushrooms in place of the beef. Grill the mushrooms in some olive oil in an iron skillet for even more flavor!).
1tablespoonchili powder. .I use Elrods season master spice
1teaspoonground cumin
1teaspoonoregano.I always use fresh from our garden. It’s so easy to grow and very cold hardy!
1/2teaspoonsea salt
1/2teaspoonblack pepper
1/2teaspoonground coriander
3clovesgarlicminced
2 14-ouncecans diced tomatoes
2 14-ouncecans black beansdrained and rinsed. I also use cannellini beans if there are no black beans in the pantry.
1cuporganic corn kernelsalways optional
Water or Pacific brand gluten-free beef broth. If you’re doing vegetarian use vegetable broth.
Juice of 1 lime
Toppings of your choice: cheesesour cream, green onions, chives, chopped cilantro or parsley, Sea Salt
Instructions
In a large sauté pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and peppers, and cook until soft. Add the beef. Cook until browned on all sides and add the seasonings. Cook for about 2 minutes, add the garlic and cook for about a minute. Turn off heat and transfer mixture to your slow cooker.
Add the tomatoes, beans, corn and enough water or broth to ensure everything is covered. Turn on low heat and simmer for 8 hours or so, to ensure beef is tender. Add the lime juice.