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Three-Meat Spicy Chili

I’m pretty much in cold weather cooking mode this week. Time-to-hunker-down, it’s-brrrr-cold-outside cooking mode. Anything I make is gonna have to warm me up and keep me warm. Time to make three-meat spicy chili! Great meaty flavor, beans, and of course, a spicy kick. I know it’s not ‘traditional’ but I love Italian sausage in chili. Love it! It adds so much more flavor than using boring ground beef!

Three-Meat Spicy Chili

Spicy Smoky Greatness

This chili also is full of one of my other favorite flavors: chipotles in adobo. Chipotles add that great smoky flavor, and just enough heat that you’re going to notice it. The chili comes out rich and flavorful, absolutely perfect for a cool fall day. I make sure to make a big batch of three-meat spicy chili and freeze some of the extra in single-portion containers for easy lunches throughout the week.

I like to use my good ole trusty Dutch oven to make this soup and pretty much darned near anything like it on my stovetop. It’s nice and big and sturdy. That extra weight helps it maintain and distribute heat perfectly. As an added bonus, it’s actually pretty easy to clean up too!

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Amazon Basics Enameled Cast Iron Covered Round Dutch Oven, 6-Quart, Blue

Also try my McIlhenny chili. It’s flat-out fantastic too.

Three-Meat Spicy Chili
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Three-Meat Spicy Chili

I’m pretty much in cold weather cooking mode this week. Time-to-hunker-down, it’s-brrrr-cold-outside cooking mode. Time to make three-meat spicy chili! 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chili, spicy
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 417kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Nancy Fuller

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Crumble the meats into a large Dutch oven or pot over high heat.
  • Cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until the meat is browned. Drain any fat that accumulates, if desired.
  • Reduce heat to medium-high.
  • Add the minced garlic, bell peppers, chipotles, onion, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Stir, and cook for 8-10 minutes or until the peppers and onion have started to soften.
  • Add the tomatoes and beer. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and let simmer for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Add more salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Add the beans and heat through, about 10 minutes.

Notes

Serve with cornbread.

Nutrition

Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 443mg | Potassium: 486mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1222IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Three Bean Two Meat Chili

When I had lunch last week at my favorite local BBQ joint, I was looking forward to two things. Well, one thing really but in two different ways. First, I was going to enjoy (devour is probably a better word for it) a nice big smoked brisket sandwich. And second I was going home with a pound of smoked brisket for this three bean two meat chili. I wanted that great tender beef with a nice smokiness, the perfect complement to my chili.

Three Bean Two Meat Chili

Meaty Deliciousness

My wife’s not a big fan of chunks of beef in her chili (or anywhere else for that matter) unless they are crazy tender. That’s why she absolutely loved this chili: both the ground beef and brisket were fall-apart delicious.

The Perfect Broth

The broth this chili makes it my favorite. It’s red and that means it’s going to be spicy thanks to plenty of cayenne. The chili powder and paprika don’t hurt either, that’s for sure. I could just drink it right out of the bowl.

I use my trusty, beloved Dutch oven to make this and any other chili. It has the best heat consistency and cleans up nice and easy.

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Amazon Basics Enameled Cast Iron Covered Round Dutch Oven, 6-Quart, Blue

To make this a Texas-style chili just leave out the beans. I guess. Also try my Indiana chili.

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Three Bean Two Meat Chili

The broth this chili makes it my favorite. It’s red and that means it’s going to be spicy thanks to plenty of cayenne. The chili powder and paprika don’t hurt either, that’s for sure. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword beef, chili
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 8 -10 servings
Calories 266kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from The Food Network

Ingredients

  • olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 4 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin Note: My wife doesn't care much for cumin, so I used just about 1/2 tablespoon. Use more or less, to taste
  • 4 tablespoons cayenne Note: This makes for a mighty hot chili. If you like your chili milder, start with 1 tablespoon of cayenne and go from there.
  • 4 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 pound smoked brisket cut into small cubes (I picked up a pound of brisket from one of my favorite BBQ joints. You can also use leftover smoked brisket.)
  • 1 pound ground beef browned and drained
  • 1 16 ounce black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 16 ounce red beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 16 ounce dark red kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 16 ounce diced tomatoes with juices
  • 1 16 ounce petite diced tomatoes with juices

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until just soft, 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the chili powder, cumin, cayenne and paprika. Stir to coat the onion and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the remaining ingredients. Stir well.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a low simmer. Cover and continue simmering for 1 hour.

Notes

The spices in this chili are meant to be pretty aggressive, and they are. You may want to start with half the amounts stated, taste and adjust from there. Since all of the meats you are adding are already cooked you can taste/adjust to your liking.

Nutrition

Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 534mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2396IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Wiz Hot Dogs

I have a habit of copying recipes from restaurants or food trucks I hear about or see on TV. Here lately I’ve been on a major campaign to copy some of the crazy great dogs from Duke’s Gourmet Dogs in Minster, Ohio, which closed recently. Sadly. Warm chili. Crunchy potato straws (an ingredient I haven’t had in years). And my favorite, ooey gooey cheese sauce. Lots and lots of cheese sauce. Wiz hot dogs are crazy good.

Like I’ve said before, if it’s going to be messy to eat, it’s going to taste great and Wiz dogs are definitely messy and therefore, great to eat!

Wiz Hot Dogs

Crazy Good. And Kinda Fun.

I was tempted to add a few chopped jalapenos to these Wiz hot dogs. I like some kick to my dogs but I went another route and used spicy cheese sauce instead. Nothing beats cheese on a hot dog. Except for maybe macaroni-and-cheese. Yes, on a hot dog.

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Try my Charlie Mac dog too.

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Wiz Hot Dogs

Like I’ve said before, if it’s going to be messy to eat, it’s going to taste great and Wiz dogs are definitely messy and great!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 360kcal
Author Based on a menu item from Duke’s Gourmet Hot Dogs

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill and cook the dogs and warm the buns.
  • Assemble hot dogs by adding wieners to the buns. Top with plenty of chili, potato straws and plenty of cheese sauce.
  • Top with jalapeno slices, if desired.
  • Serve with plenty of paper towels.

Notes

Cut a long narrow slit in your dogs before cooking to give the toppings a great place to go!

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 1009mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 674IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce

White Bean Chili

I admit, I’m a huge fan of beef chili, so when I came across this recipe for white bean chili (with chicken?!) I was a little hesitant. Would I take a big spoonful and long for a nice piece of tender chuck instead? Nope. Although not the beefy chili I’m used to, I really enjoyed this version too. It is not lacking in flavor that’s for sure!

White Bean Chili

I’m A Chicken Chili Believer Now

This white bean chili is very good. It’s herby, for sure, thanks to a sizable amount of oregano and fresh cilantro. The chicken is tender and tasty. I added a dollop of sour cream to bring a nice cool contrast.

I like to use my good ole trusty Dutch oven to make this chili and pretty much darned near anything like it on my stovetop. It’s nice and big and sturdy. That extra weight helps it maintain and distribute heat perfectly. As an added bonus, it’s actually pretty easy to clean up too!

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Amazon Basics Enameled Cast Iron Covered Round Dutch Oven, 6-Quart, Blue

This awesome white bean chili gets even better the next day. So does my spicy white chicken chili.

White Bean Chili
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White Bean Chili

This chili is very good. It’s herby, for sure, thanks to a sizable amount of oregano and fresh cilantro. The chicken is tender and tasty. I added a dollop of sour cream to bring a nice cool contrast.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword beans, chili
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Servings 10
Calories 298kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Paula Deen

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Soak beans in water for 2 hours. Rinse and drain well.
  • Place beans in a large pot or Dutch oven and add chicken stock. Bring to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium high heat, melt the butter.
  • Add the onion and saute for 3 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and chiles and saute for another 2 minutes.
  • Add onion mixture to beans, along with remaining ingredients except for the sour cream.
  • Reduce heat to medium and let simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. If the mixture gets too thin add a little bit more stock (or water).
  • Serve topped with sour cream and cilantro.

Notes

Serve with a little warmed cornbread.

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 230mg | Potassium: 873mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 182IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Spicy White Chicken Chili

Whew, oh boy! This spicy white chili chicken isn’t some boring, barely-seasoned, overly-tame, put-you-to-sleep white chicken chili, no sir! You pretty much open your pantry and grab everything in it that is spicy and throw it in a pot with some chicken, some beans, some roasted peppers, and some broth. Done! Not too much later you get rewarded with something you’ll want to make again and again. I didn’t used to be a fan of chicken chili. But I sure am now.

Spicy White Chicken Chili

A Bowl Of Greatness

I really enjoyed the smokiness of this spicy white chicken chili. There are so many different flavors coming together in every spoonful. I’m thinking you could easily make this a beef chili by substituting cooked crumbled ground beef (or small pieces of chuck) along with beef broth. Or you can easily go the turkey route, using crumbled cooked ground turkey.

I like to use my good ole trusty Dutch oven to make this chili and pretty much darned near anything like it on my stovetop. It’s nice and big and sturdy. That extra weight helps it maintain and distribute heat perfectly. As an added bonus, it’s actually pretty easy to clean up too!

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Amazon Basics Enameled Cast Iron Covered Round Dutch Oven, 6-Quart, Blue

Also try my 6 bean chili. Because more beans is more better.

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Spicy White Chicken Chili

Whew, oh boy! This spicy white chili chicken isn’t some boring, barely-seasoned, overly-tame, put-you-to-sleep white chicken chili, no sir! 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, chili
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 133kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Lousiana Kitchen and Culture

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat oil in large Dutch or pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add cumin, chili powder, cayenne, chipotle powder and salt and pepper and stir.
  • Add roasted poblanos, roasted jalapeno, green chiles, cilantro, 3 1/2 cups of the chicken broth, chicken, lime zest and juice.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook 30 minutes.
  • Add the beans and cook another 15 minutes, adding more broth if necessary.
  • Serve with desired toppings.

Notes

This is a great way to use rotisserie chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 542mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1198IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Southwestern Chili with Corn Chips

Give me a big ole bowl of Southwestern chili and some corn chips and I’m a happy guy. Make it spicy and I’m even happier. There’s a lot of stuff going on in this chili. Lots of great stuff. All things that I love. Despite the long ingredient list this is pretty much a ‘everything into the pot’ kind of recipe. So don’t let it scare you off. The flavors are amazing.

Southwestern Chili with Corn Chips

Not Your Usual Chili

This southwestern chili with corn chips isn’t your typical beef chili. Ya know, the one with beef, a broth. Some onion and tomatoes. Maybe some beans (if you’re outside of Texas, of course). It’s a lot more than that. It’s a mix of textures. Tender. Crunchy. Soft.

Want your chili spicier? Start with the Rotel. Grab the spicy stuff. The really hot stuff. Go find a jalapeno or two. Seed it. Or not. Dice it up. Add it in when you add the bell peppers. Add a pinch of cayenne. Or more than a pinch. Do it up right!

Also try my spicy ground beef chili.

Rotel, Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles Mild 10 Oz
Rotel, Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles Mild 10 Oz
Southwestern Chili with Corn Chips
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Southwestern Chili with Corn Chips

Give me a big ole bowl (or plate) of Southwestern chili and some corn chips and I’m a happy guy. Make it spicy and I’m even happier.
Course Main
Cuisine Southwestern
Keyword chili, corn chips, southwestern
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 503kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Picture-Perfect Meals

Ingredients

Serving suggestion

  • Corn chips
  • Green onions sliced
  • sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • Sour cream

Instructions

  • Heat a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Crumble the beef into the pot and cook until done.
  • Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Remove all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings.
  • Add the onion and peppers and cook until starting to soften.
  • Add the garlic and cook another minute.
  • Add the tomato paste, chili powders, oregano, paprika, cumin and pepper flakes.Stir.
  • Stir in the masa and 1/2 cup of water. The mixture will begin to thicken.
  • Add the tomatoes, corn, kidney beans and beef. Stir.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and continue simmering for at least 15 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Serve with desired toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 559mg | Potassium: 1475mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1814IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 8mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Southern-Style Picnic Hot Dogs

Sure, these southern-style picnic hot dogs are easy to make. And they’re good! Nothing beats the crunchy coolness of a good slaw with the heat of a nice hot chili sauce! Yum! Nothing fancy, just great! Great for a big cookout or picnic, it doesn’t get any easier. Sure, I’ve had chili dogs before. And I’ve put slaw on my dogs before. But never had I combined the two on one hot dog! Oh my goodness! What I’ve been missing all these years!

Southern-Style Picnic Hot Dogs

Great For Lunch Or Dinner Too.

These southern-style picnic hot dogs made for a quick dinner the other night. I used packaged slaw mix with Marzetti light slaw mix. While the dogs were grilling I warmed the chili.

Make sure you grab plenty of napkins when you bite into these dogs. You’re going to need them!

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Also try my delicious southwestern hot dog.

Southern-Style Picnic Hot Dogs
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Southern-Style Picnic Hot Dogs

Sure, these southern-style picnic hot dogs are easy to make. And they’re good! Nothing beats the crunchy coolness of a good slaw with the heat of a nice hot chili sauce! Yum! Nothing fancy, just great! Great for a big cookout or picnic, it doesn’t get any easier.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs, southern
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 234kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 8 hot dogs grilled
  • 8 hot dog buns toasted
  • 2 cups coleslaw divided
  • 1 can chili without beans heated

Instructions

  • Serve dogs on buns, topped with coleslaw and chili!

Notes

Cut a long narrow slit in your dogs before cooking to give the toppings a great place to go!

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 524mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Smoked Brisket Texas Chili

The North End Barbecue & Moonshine restaurant in Indianapolis was definitely one of my favorite restaurants. They had a fantastic menu, but for me, the best dish by far was the Texas red chili. It’s simple, spicy, and oh so packed with flavor. Smoked brisket, homemade bacon and a red sauce that I could just slurp up with a (big) straw. I can’t make it to North End BBQ (because they closed! Grrrrr!), so I decided to make my own (slightly different) version of their Texas chili. I was absolutely pleased with it. Nice and spicy, with a bit of smokiness.

Smoked Brisket Texas Chili

Brisket For The Win

Now, you could make this smoked brisket Texas chili with just cubed chuck that has been lightly browned in the Dutch oven first. Nothing wrong with that, not one bit, but if you have smoked brisket, it really gives the chili a completely different flavor than just regular ole chili.

I roasted a few jalapenos on the grill and chopped them to use as garnish. They added even more bite and flavor to what was already a great bowl of chili.

Amazon Fresh - Beef Broth, Carton, 32 oz
Amazon Fresh – Beef Broth, Carton, 32 oz

My green chile mac and cheese chili stew is also out-of-this-world crazy good. Give it a try too! Or if you’re craving more Texas-style chili, my classic version is a real winner also.

Smoked Brisket Texas Chili
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Smoked Brisket Texas Chili

This chili is simple, spicy, and oh so packed with flavor. Smoked brisket, homemade bacon and a red sauce that I could just slurp up with a (big) straw.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword beef, chili, smoked
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 220kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Epicurious

Ingredients

  • 8 dried chiles I used guajillo, but just about any chile will work
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ⅓ cup onion finely chopped
  • 3 large cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups beef broth plus more if needed
  • 2 cups water plus more as needed
  • 2 tablespoons masa harina if you don’t have any masa, take a handful of plain tortilla chips and grind them in a food processor or by hand using a mortar and pestle
  • 2 pounds smoked brisket cubed
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons white vinegar
  • garnishes sour cream, roasted jalapenos, grilled lime edges, etc

Instructions

  • Toast the chiles in a hot skillet over medium-high heat 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Remove to a large bowl and cover in hot water. Let sit for 30 minutes, turning once.
  • Remove chiles (do not discard the water). Cut off the stems and remove the seeds.
  • Chop lightly and transfer to a food processor.
  • Add the cumin, pepper and a few pinches of salt, along with 1/4 cup of the soaking liquid. Process until smooth. If needed add a bit more of the water.
  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add the broth and water. Bring to a simmer.
  • Whisk in the masa harina and add the processed chile paste.
  • Add the brisket and stir. Cover.
  • Let simmer for 2 hours or until the beef is tender, adding more broth if necessary.
  • Stir in the brown sugar and vinegar and add more salt to taste. Simmer another 10 minutes.
  • Serve with the desired garnishes.

Notes

Serve with cornbread.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 319mg | Potassium: 457mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker Lone Star State Chili

Nothing beats a big pot (er…. slow cooker) of chili slow cooking all day long on a cold day. This slow cooker Lone Star State chili is pretty much your standard fantastic, beefy, yummy chili. With plenty of kick, of course. Do not fear adding more jalapenos – they do mellow a bit as the chili cooks throughout the day. This is a great, easy chili.

Slow Cooker Lone Star State Chili

Nice Chili With Nice Heat

For a nice twist on any recipe that uses canned diced tomatoes substitute fire-roasted diced tomatoes instead. They add so much more flavor than just ‘regular’ ole tomatoes. Specially to this slow cooker Lone Star State chili. If you’re lucky enough to live where there are good fresh tomatoes this time of year, put 3-4 onto the grill (or under the broiler) for a few minutes until they are nice and charred. Skin them, dice them and toss them into this chili for even more great tomato flavor.

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Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

Although it’s not a requirement, I prefer to brown any meats before I put them into the slow cooker. The browning adds color (of course) and a much better texture. And more flavor. In fact, I might just say it is a requirement!

Also try Roger Staubach’s chili-in-a-bag.

Slow Cooker Lone Star State Chili
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Slow Cooker Lone Star State Chili

This slow cooker Lone Star State chili is pretty much your standard fantastic, beefy, yummy chili. With plenty of kick, of course. Do not fear adding more jalapenos – they do mellow a bit as the chili cooks throughout the day.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chili, crockpot, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 520kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Lightly brown the bacon and chuck in a large skillet.
  • Drain and transfer to a slow cooker set to low.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Stir and cook 8 hours or until beef is tender, stirring occasionally. Add water if the chili gets too thick.

Notes

Great served with cornbread.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 652mg | Potassium: 1045mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2869IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 6mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count

Slow Cooker Chili Dogs

It was not a great day for grilling. I’ve always said that grilling is a passion not a season. But 50 MPH winds and blowing rain can make me rethink that philosophy. I was still jonesin’ for a chili dog so I brought out the slow cooker and satisfied my need for a good dog on a bad weather day. The dogs end up tender and they even absorb some of the great chili flavors. Topped with cheese, onion and jalapeno they hit the spot.

Slow Cooker Chili Dogs

Ready For The Big Game

Slow cooker chili dogs are a really great way to feed a crowd with no fuss whatsoever. You can easily double or triple this recipe if your slow cooker is big enough, ideal for that big game party! This would be perfect for the Superbowl. Everyone will be happy. Well, except for the losing team that is!

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Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

Also try my slow cooker chicken wings.

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Slow Cooker Chili Dogs

Slow cooker chili dogs are a really great way to feed a crowd with no fuss whatsoever. You can easily double or triple this recipe if your slow cooker is big enough, ideal for that big game party!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chili, crockpot, hot dogs, slow cooker
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Servings 8 servings
Calories 394kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the hot dogs in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  • In a bowl, combine the chili and soup and pour over the hot dogs.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
  • Serve hot dogs with buns, onion and cheese nearby.

Notes

I also like to have a few slices of fresh jalapeno for a little kick!

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 1043mg | Potassium: 437mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 296IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count
Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count