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Slow Cooker Texas Chili

This slow cooker Texas chili is bursting with bold, smoky flavors, tender beef, bacon and irresistible spices that will send your taste buds swirling. Simmered low and slow in the crockpot, this rich and hearty Texas-style classic is a crowd-pleasing favorite you'll want to make again and again.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Course Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 451 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs. sirloin steak
  • 1 lb. bacon
  • 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 ½ cup Dr. Pepper
  • 1 (15.5 oz) can light red kidney beans
  • 1 (15.5 oz) can great Northern beans
  • 4 oz. diced green chilis
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ¼ cup cornmeal

Instructions
 

  • In a frying pan, cook bacon until completely cooked through and crispy. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Cut steak into small bite sized pieces and add to slow cooker.
  • Cut bacon into small pieces and add to slow cooker.
  • Add in remaining ingredients, except for cornmeal and stir until well combined.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.
  • When done, remove cover and add in cornmeal. Stir until well incorporated.
  • Serve with favorite fixings and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 33gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 833mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 186IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 3mg
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