Slow Cooked Beef Chilli RECIPE

slow cooked chilli

I have loved chilli since I was about 5 years old but we always used to use a sachet, which I do still love now. one of the first things hubby cooked me was a chilli and since we bought a slow cooker he has made it many times in the morning before work, so we could have a slow cooked beef chilli when we got home.

I wish I could get the kids into liking it more. We used to add a bit of yoghurt to it when they were babies to try and turn down the heat a little. They would have a bit but this didn’t last for long. I’m hoping as they get a bit older and their taste buds change, they may decide they like beef chilli and we can have it as a family.

Of course you can always use Quorn or more beans if you prefer a vegetarian or vegan option. I’ve tried Quorn before and it was nice. My husband also used to make a delicious chilli bean soup but we haven’t had for a long time. I must share the recipe for that!

slow cooker

My hubby makes a mean slow cooked beef chilli.

Here is his recipe:

Ingredients for Slow Cooked Beef Chilli

Serves 4

  • 500g of extra lean beef mince
  • 1 400g tin of kidney beans 400g
  • 1 small tin of sweetcorn
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 pepper chopped
  • 2 tins of chopped tomatoes 40og
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic crushed or finely chopped.
  • 1 tsp on mild or hot chilli powder
  • 2 tsp of paprika
  • 1/2 a tsp of oregano
  • 1/4 tsp of cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp of cumin
  • 2 tsp of Bisto Best Beef Gravy
  • 1tbsp of olive or vegetable oil

kidney beans

Method

– Turn the slow cooker on low.

– Fry onions in a saute pan with the lid on until they are soft and translucent. Stir regularly to avoid burning.

– Make a space for the garlic in the pan and add the garlic, pouring some oil on it. The garlic should shallow fry in the pool of oil. This should take 2 minutes until the garlic is slightly browned.

– Pour all the spices on the garlic and onion and stir. Fry for 30 seconds, mixing well with the oil.

– Add the mince and stir well, ensuring the onions and spices are mixed into the meat. Add more oil if the spices are sticking.

– Gentle brown the mince all over. Don’t worry too much if slightly pink, as going into the slow cooker.

browning beef mince

– Add the chopped tomatoes and stir in well with the mince.

– Add the gravy granules and mix in well.

– Add the kidney beans and sweetcorn and stir.

– Bring to the boil and once simmering, add to slow cooker and stir.

– Leave for 8-10 hours and serve with basmati rice.

The 8-10 hours cooking time changes the texture of the meat, despite it already being cooked. Delicious! We find it is a great dish if hosting as you can make a huge batch and then freeze any left over. Nachos and cheese go really well too.

slow cooked chilli

Enjoy!

Have a look at some of my previous recipes for Thai Salmon Green Curry and Tuna Pasta Salad.

 

slow cooked chilli

Slow Cooked Beef Chilli Recipe

A delicous slow cooked beef chilli recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams extra lean meat
  • 400 grams red kidney beans
  • 1 small tin sweetcorn
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 pepper chopped
  • 2 tins chopped tomatoes
  • 2-3 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 tsp mild or hot chilli powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp cinammon
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp beef gravy granules
  • 1 tbsp olive or vegetable oil

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Chopping Board
  • Chopping Knives
  • Frying pan

Method
 

  1. Turn the slow cooker on low
  2. Fry onions in a saute pan with the lid on until they are soft and translucent. Stir regularly to avoid burning
  3. Make a space for the garlic in the pan and add the garlic, pouring some oil on it. The garlic should shallow fry in the pool of oil. This should take 2 minutes until the garlic is slightly browned
  4. Pour all the spices on the garlic and onion and stir. Fry for 30 seconds, mixing well with the oil
  5. Add the mince and stir well, ensuring the onions and spices are mixed into the meat. Add more oil if the spices are sticking
  6. Gentle brown the mince all over. Don’t worry too much if slightly pink, as going into the slow cooker
  7. Add the chopped tomatoes and stir in well with the mince
  8. Add the gravy granules and mix in well
  9. Add the kidney beans and sweetcorn and stir
  10. Bring to the boil and once simmering, add to slow cooker and stir
  11. Leave for 8-10 hours and serve with basmati rice.

slow cooked chilli recipe

 

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2 Comments

  1. May 25, 2019 / 10:17 pm

    I think I am going to have this a try. I have been looking for a good chilli recipe to try.

  2. Debbie Skerten
    May 29, 2019 / 11:27 am

    I love my chilli to cook for a long time to infuse the flavours and it’s never crossed my mind to cook it in the slow cooker. Thank you for the recipe too. I shall be giving it a go.