Slow-Cooker Brisket Chili

Name: Slow-Cooker Brisket Chili
Total time: 560 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 pounds beef brisket, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 (15-oz.) cans black beans; 1 (15-oz.) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 medium-size red onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 cup beef broth; 4 tablespoons olive oil

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What's the best part of this recipe? Set it and forget it. A flavor-packed ingredient list including black beans, beef brisket, a healthy dose of spices, and veggies (plus the quick prep time) take this chili to the next level.

By Southern Living Editors

Published on July 10, 2018

Slow-Cooker Brisket Chili — Photo: Hector M. Sanchez

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

9 hrs 20 mins

Yield:

Serves 10 (serving size: about 3/4 cup)

Ingredients

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 pounds beef brisket, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 (15-oz.) cans black beans
1 (15-oz.) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium-size red onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup beef broth
4 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Stir together flour, ancho chile powder, cumin, salt, and oregano in a small bowl. Sprinkle spice mixture evenly on each side of beef brisket cubes, and set aside.
Combine black beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and beef broth in a 6- to 7-quart slow cooker.
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add half of brisket cubes; cook, stirring often, until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer beef to slow cooker. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and brisket.
Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours. Uncover and cook until slightly thickened, about 1 hour.