Slow Cooker Hearty Chili With Beef Or Venison Recipes

HEARTY SLOW-COOKER CHILI

When it's time to build my zesty chili, I combine everything the night before. In the morning, I load the slow cooker and let it do the work. -Molly Butt, Granville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 6h25m

Yield 10 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Hearty Slow-Cooker Chili image

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add green pepper, onion and garlic; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker., Working in batches if necessary, cook beef in the same skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes, breaking meat into crumbles. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to slow cooker., Stir tomatoes, tomato sauce, chiles, parsley and seasonings into beef mixture. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours to allow flavors to blend. Serve with rice and toppings as desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water or broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 863mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chili powder
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice or pasta
Optional toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and sliced green onions

SLOW COOKER VENISON CHILI FOR THE BIG GAME

Venison chili is a big hit our house during the holidays and football season!

Provided by XFREYJAX

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Pork Chili Recipes

Time 8h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Slow Cooker Venison Chili for the Big Game image

Steps:

Place the venison and sausage in a large skillet and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon as necessary, over medium heat until no longer pink and evenly browned. Drain grease. Stir in the onions and garlic, and cook until aromatic, about 3 minutes. Drain, and mix in the tomato paste. Season to taste with hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper.
Pour the cannellini beans and tomatoes into a slow cooker. Stir in the venison mixture. Cover, and cook 8 to 10 hours on Low, or 5 hours on High. Sprinkle each serving with shredded Cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1066.2 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Ingredients

1 pound boneless venison steak, cubed
1 pound pork sausage
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
hot pepper sauce to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
3 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese for garnish

SLOW-COOKED CHILI

This hearty slow cooker chili can cook for up to 10 hours on low in the slow cooker. It's so good to come home to its wonderful aroma after a long day away. -Sue Call, Beech Grove, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 8h20m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Slow-Cooked Chili image

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the next 9 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours. If desired, top individual servings with cheese and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 712mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 medium onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
Shredded cheddar cheese and thinly sliced green onions, optional