I know that some may poo-poo the idea of making chili in a crockpot. I can only say to them: you have to try this slow cooker meat lovers chili. Do you have to make it in a slow cooker? No, of course not. It’s just a bit easier when you do. No matter how you cook it, it’s packed with flavor. Three meats to satisfy any carnivore’s desires. The perfect combination of spices and heat. This is the perfect chili for a cold day.
Meat. And More Meat.
You can adjust this recipe for slow cooker meat lovers chili however you like. Spicy ground sausage and a chopped habanero or two will definitely kick the heat up a few notches. Leave out the beans for a more Texas-style chili. Substitute ground turkey sausage, ground turkey and regular ground sausage for a beef-less chili. This recipe very flexible so you can adjust it as you like.
One thing I like to do with my chilis and any recipe that calls for canned tomatoes is to substitute fire-roasted tomatoes instead. The roasting really adds a tremendous flavor to the tomatoes and any dish that you use them in.
A few more seeded and chopped jalapenos ain’t gonna hurt anyone, so if you want to add them, go for it.
Beans?!?
Yes I added beans to my chili. And I know that in certain parts of the country that’d be grounds for arrest. Or at least mental evaluation. Well I happen to like beans in my chili. That’s why they’re in there. They add a nice texture, color and bean thing. Do you have to add them? Nope. Heck, when you’re making this you can even say “Can you believe somebody wanted to add beans to this?”. I’m ok with that. You do your chili. I’ll do mine.
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Also try my slow cooker down-home chili dogs.
Slow Cooker Meat Lovers Chili
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground sausage use spicy for a little kick!
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large sweet onion chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper chopped
- 1 jalapeno seeded, minced
- 1 28 ounce tomato sauce
- 1 28 ounce diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 16 ounce kidney beans rinsed, drained
- 1 cup beef stock
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flake or more
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce or more
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Crumble the sausage, beef and pork into a large skillet or Dutch oven over high heat and cook until browned, breaking up the meat more as it cooks.
- Drain the meat and transfer to a lightly greased slow cooker.
- Add the remaining ingredients.
- Stir, cover and cook on low 8 hours.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate.
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