Best 3 Dianes Crock Pot Chili Con Carne Recipes

Are you ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul? Look no further! In this article, we will guide you through the art of crafting the ultimate comfort food – Diana's Crock Pot Chili con Carne. This hearty and flavorful dish is packed with a symphony of spices, tender meat, and a secret ingredient that will elevate your chili game to new heights. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your crock pot, and let's embark on a journey to create a chili that will leave your family and friends craving for more.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER CHILLI CON CARNE

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Use whichever beans you have in the cupboard for this richly spiced beef and chipotle slow cooker chilli. It's a perfect meal to prepare for busy weeknights

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 8h25m

Yield Serves 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3 tbsp olive oil
500g beef mince
1 onion , finely chopped
1 celery stick , finely chopped
1 large red pepper , thickly sliced
2 garlic cloves , finely grated
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp dried oregano
2-3 tbsp chipotle chilli paste
3 tbsp tomato purée
400g can chopped tomatoes
400ml beef stock
2 x 400g can black beans , drained
4 small squares dark chocolate
tortilla chips or cooked rice and soured cream, to serve

Steps:

Set the slow cooker to low. Heat 1½ tbsp oil in a large, non-stick pan over a high heat and fry the mince for 10-12 mins or until evenly browned. Tip into the slow cooker.
Heat the remaining oil in the pan. Fry the onion, celery and pepper for 10 mins or until softened. Add the garlic, cumin and paprika and fry for 1 min. Tip into the slow cooker.
Stir in the oregano, chipotle paste, tomato purée, tomatoes and stock. Season. Cover and cook for 6-8 hrs.
Stir in the beans and chocolate during the final 30 mins of cooking. Serve with a bowl of rice or tortilla chips and a dollop of soured cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 0.03 milligram of sodium

DIANE'S CROCK POT CHILI CON CARNE

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This is not a recipe I have tried, but comes from Diane Deiber from Santa Cruz, California. I would be tempted to cook it longer, but I am not an experienced crock pot user.

Provided by Lennie

Categories Vegetable

Time 3h20m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

8 lbs coarse ground beef
3 medium onions, chopped fine
2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped fine
3 celery ribs, chopped fine
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 (16 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 (3 ounce) bottles chili powder
3 tablespoons salt
1 (1 ounce) can chile salsa
1 teaspoon hot green chili pepper (canned, diced)
garlic salt
fresh coarse ground black pepper
oregano

Steps:

Brown ground beef in frying pan; pour off extra fat.
Put browned meat in bottom of crock pot; add chopped vegetables then all other ingredients.
Cook on low heat for 3 hours.

CROCK POT CHILI CON CARNE WITH BEANS

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I just won "First Place" at a country fair with this recipe. The fresh tomatoes and chili peppers give it a fresh and pleasant taste.

Provided by Jim Trebilcox

Categories Weeknight

Time 10h20m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 lb bacon, cut up in small chunks
4 lbs ground beef
4 (1 lb) cans canned kidney beans
28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes (Hunts has them spiced for chili)
12 ounces tomato paste
2 onions, finely chopped
4 ounces chili powder
4 ounces cayenne pepper (dry powder)
2 (10 ounce) cans beef broth
2 fresh tomatoes
2 jalapeno peppers or 2 serrano peppers
3 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon oregano
1 1/2 tablespoons paprika

Steps:

Fry the bacon until it starts to brown, then put it into the crock pot.
In the bacon drippings, brown the ground beef.
Put the ground beef, beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, onions, chili powder (In Southern California we have a great variety available, but Gebhardt's would work), and the cayenne into the crock pot with the beef broth.
Cut the stems off the fresh jalapenos and cut them in two or three chunks.
place the peppers along with the garlic and whole fresh tomatoes into a food processor and puree the three ingredients.
Put this into the crock pot, stir to mix and let it all cook for 10-12 hours on low or 5-6 hours on high.
By making a puree out to of the peppers and garlic, you get a more evenly dispersed blend.
I used the tomatoes to give some moisture to the puree.
Serrano chilies are three times hotter than jalapenos so don't let their small size fool you.

Tips:

To create a rich and flavorful chili, use a variety of meats, such as ground beef, pork, and sausage. You can also add bacon for extra smokiness.
Use a variety of beans, such as kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans, to add texture and protein to the chili.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and seasonings. Chili powder, cumin, oregano, and garlic powder are all classic chili spices, but you can also add chipotle powder, smoked paprika, or cayenne pepper for a more complex flavor.
Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh vegetables, flavorful meats, and a variety of spices will make a big difference in the final product.
Cook the chili low and slow. This will allow the flavors to meld and deepen over time.

Conclusion:

Chili is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a casual meal with friends or family, or it can be served as a hearty and satisfying main course. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a chili that everyone will enjoy.