Crockpot Chili Cook Off Winner Recipes

AWARD WINNING CROCKPOT CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil over medium-high heat in a medium-sized skillet. When the oil shimmers, stir paprikas, cumin, chili powder and onion powder into the pan. Cook for 1 minute or until spices are very aromatic and remove from heat.
• Add beef, sugar, oregano, onion, vinegar, garlic, tomatoes, green chilies, beef broth, beans and salt to the slow cooker. Transfer spices from the skillet into the slow-cooker and stir to combine.
• Cover and cook for at least 4 hours on high or until the meat is tender-- 6 hours on low.

CROCKPOT CHILI (COOK-OFF WINNER!)

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and dab off the excess grease. Set aside.
• Reserve the bacon grease in the skillet. Remove the stem and seeds from the peppers. Finely chop.
• Finely chop the celery. Remove the peel of the onion and finely chop. Chop the jalapeño pepper and remove the seeds if desired -- leave them in for extra heat.*
• Add the peppers, celery, onion, and jalapeño pepper to the skillet with the reserved bacon grease. Saute the veggies over medium heat until tender. Transfer to the slow cooker.
• Add in the three cans of chili beans (undrained and do not rinse), petite diced tomatoes, and tomato paste.
• In the same skillet used to cook the bacon and veggies, cook the ground chuck and Italian sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain off all the fat and add to the slow cooker.
• Add all the seasonings to the crockpot. Crumble the bacon (or chop) into very small pieces and stir that in the crockpot. Or reserve the bacon in the fridge and add at the end. Stir everything together.
• Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Taste and adjust seasonings (salt, pepper, chili powder, etc.) Enjoy with fresh cilantro, sour cream and Cheddar cheese.

SLOW-COOKED CHILI

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.

COWBOY STEAK CHILI IN A CROCK POT

Steps:

• Turn the crock pot on to low.
• Prepare the Cowboy Steak Seasoning following the separate recipe posting.
• Roll cubed steak around in the seasoning mix until they are thoroughly coated.
• In a large, heavy fry pan over medium high heat, brown off the bacon (if using) until crisp.
• Remove and drain on paper towels or clean newspaper, reserving the drippings.
• Brown the coated cubes of steak in the bacon drippings (or oil), working in batches if necessary.
• Transfer browned steak to the crock pot.
• Add the chorizo or pork and cook it down, stirring, for about 5 minutes.
• Transfer the chorizo or pork to the crock pot.
• Add all the "aromatics" to the fry pan and sweat them down, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer them to the crock pot.
• Stir in all the "other good stuff" and the reserved bacon to the crock pot.
• If there's not enough liquid to cover, add some beef stock or more beer. Put the lid on. Cook for @ 7 hours and then give it a taste and adjust the seasoning if needed and let it simmer at least another hour. The longer the better!