Slow Cooker Texas Chili

Audrey M's Note:

This chili recipe containes beer which is a meat tenderizer. It also enhances the flavor of chili.

• Total Time: 9 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 9 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 lb boneless beef chuck steak , cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 lb pork tenderloin , cut into 1 inch pieces
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 (10 ounce) cans old el paso tomatoes and green chilies , undrained
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans , undrained
• 1 (12 ounce) can beer
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8; teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 dash hot sauce (optional)

Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine beef, pork and flour; toss to coat meat evenly.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot; brown meat.
3. Place browned meat into slow cooker along with all other ingredients; mix well.
4. Cook on low setting for 7 to 9 hours or until beef and pork are fork-tender.

Reviews

[Chef #1204171]

I used this before with beans and it was pretty good. However since then I have tweaked it alittle. I left the beans out and added a jar of pace picante. I also added more of the hot stuff. What ever I may have around. Hot sauce,more,chili powder or cheyenne. Thanks you Audrey

[MrsKette]

Loved it. I used ground beef and ground pork though. Added fresh minced cilantro to bowl just before serving.

[Chef #373821]

It did need quite a bit of tweaking. Namely, no Texas Chili has beans. Second, using a salsa isn't bad, but a true Texas Chili would use Pace Picante, made right here in Texas. Contrary to the name, Old El Paso derives from Minneapolis, way the he@# up north in Minnesota. Overall, this recipe is quite good. Most of the time I won't even consider a Texas Chili that lists beans in it's ingrediants. They are mostly posers. Good job on this one!