Hearty beef and bean slow cooker chili is perfect for chilly nights.
This beef and bean chili is an easy, classic family-favorite recipe.
If you dont have time or you just dont want to brown the beef you donthaveto.
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The beef will cook fine in the slow cooker and it will be completely safe to eat.
How Long Should You Cook Slow Cooker Chili?
Theres some flexibility with the heat and the timing on this recipe.
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Whats the Best Beef for Chili?
I like to use 90/10 ground beef for my chili.
This gives some fat and richness to the chili without it getting too greasy.
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If you would like to substitute steak, you absolutely can.
I would use round steak cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
If I have the time, I make some crispy corn strips to top my chili.
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I included the recipe below just in case you want to join me.
Personally, I like classic chili toppings, like cheese, sour cream, and chives.
How To Use up Leftover Chili
If you have leftover chili, you are in luck!
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Chili is super versatile and you’re able to use it in so many ways.
How To Store and Freeze Chili
Chili keeps and reheats beautifully.
Some argue that chili is actually better on day two or three.
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Reheat the chili in a pot with a splash of water over low heat.
Add onions, garlic, and spices and continue to cook for a few minutes to combine flavors.
Season the chili with salt and pepper to taste once it has cooked.
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Serve it in big bowls garnished with cheese, sour cream, chives, and tortilla strips.
Preheat oven to 375F.
Slice tortillas into strips and spread them out on a baking sheet.
Drizzle with oil and spices and use your hands to mix together.
Spread out in an even layer and bake the strips for 5 to 6 minutes.
Then stir strips to confirm they are cooking evenly.
The ones around the edges will cook faster.
Bake for 4-5 minutes and then remove from oven and cool.
Tortilla strips will continue to get crispy as they cool.
