This hearty (bean free!)
chuck roast chili recipe combines beef, vegetables, and corn flour for a rich and satisfying comfort meal.
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Who doesn’t love a big bowl of warm and comforting chili?
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We especially like this one because it uses affordablebeef chuck roastand calls for chipotle peppers in Adobo sauce.
This is the perfect excuse to buy chuck roast and make a satisfying meal.
Look for this traditional ingredient with Mexican foods in your local supermarket.
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Double the recipe to make 12 servings.
This versatileslow cooker chili recipewill become your new go-to dinner.
of the oil over medium-high.
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Sprinkle thechuck roastwith black pepper.
Add one-third of the meat to skillet and cook until browned.
Repeat two more times with the remaining oil and meat.
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Transfer all of the browned meat to a 5- to 6-qt.
Add the cumin and ground ancho pepper; cook and stir for 1 minute more.
Add the onion mixture to meat in cooker.
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Stir in the next five ingredients (through the tomato paste).
Season to taste with salt and additional black pepper.
Serve with desired toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced jalapenos, or fresh cilantro.
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Test Kitchen Tip:If you prefer, use 2 lb.
ground beef instead of the chuck roast; omit oil.
Cook ground beef with onions and garlic until meat is browned.
Add cumin and ground ancho pepper; cook and stir 1 minute more.
Transfer mixture to slow cooker.
Stir in next five ingredients (through tomato paste).
Cook and serve as directed.
Pressure Cooker Variation
Use a 6-qt.
electric or stove-top pressure cooker.
Sprinkle chuck roast meat with black pepper.
Stir in next nine ingredients (through tomato paste).
Lock lid in place.
Set electric cooker on high pressure to cook 20 minutes.
For electric or stove-top cooker, let stand to release pressure naturally, at least 15 minutes.
If needed, carefully open steam vent to release any remaining pressure.
Season the chuck roast chili recipe to taste with salt and additional black pepper.
Serve with desired toppings.
It also retains moisture for both the slow cooker and the pressure cooker variation.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
