Experience the nostalgia of the Old West with this delicious and easy-to-make crockpot chili, perfect for busy days or cozy evenings at home.
Slow-Cooked Chuckwagon Chili
Experience the nostalgia of the Old West with this delicious and easy-to-make crockpot chili, perfect for busy days or cozy evenings at home.
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground chuck
- 1 can tomatoes or tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
Instructions
- Brown the ground chuck in a skillet over medium heat.
- Drain excess fat.
- Transfer the browned meat to a crockpot (slow cooker).
- Add the tomatoes or tomato sauce, salt, cumin, chili powder, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Add enough water to just cover the meat.
- Cook on low for about 4 hours.
- If needed, you can cook for up to 8 hours by adding a little more water.
- About 10 minutes before serving, stir in the cornmeal gradually to avoid lumps.
- Continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy the hearty and comforting flavors of this slow-cooked chuckwagon chili!
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice:
A robust red wine like Malbec or Cabernet Sauvignon complements the rich flavors of this chiliNutrition values
Calories: 480 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 30 g | Fat: 35 g | Sugar: 3 g