Shredded Beef Chili Con Carne
Total Time
8 hours and 15 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
8 hours
Rating
4.97 out of 5 stars
(129)
Ingredients
12 servings
- 2kg / 4lb beef chuck roast (Note 1)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp EACH salt and pepper
- 4 cloves garlic (, minced)
- 2 onions (, diced (brown, yellow, white)
- 1 large red capsicum/bell pepper (, seeds removed and diced)
- 1/2 cup (125ml) beef broth/stock (or water)
- 800g / 28oz canned red kidney beans (, drained (2 x 400g/14oz cans)
- 800g/28oz crushed tomato
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 cup (250 ml) beef broth/stock
- 1 tbsp EACH cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, smoked paprika (or plain paprika)
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (, or to taste (spiciness)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp cornflour / corn starch
- 1/4 cup (65ml) beef broth/stock or water
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Preparation
Step 1
Brown Beef (Note 2)
Step 2
Cut the beef into four equal sizes. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Heat 1/2 the oil in a heavy based skillet over high heat. Brown beef well all over - about 1 1/2 minute on each side, then remove onto a plate.
Step 4
Saute Aromatics
Step 5
Add a touch more oil if needed.
Step 6
Add the garlic, onion and capsicum (bell peppers) and saute until caramelised, around 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 7
Add 1/2 cup beef broth, bring to simmer, scraping the bottom of the skillet to dissolve brown bits into the liquid. Simmer for 30 seconds then scrape it all into the slow cooker.
Step 8
Slow Cook!
Step 9
In the slow cooker, add the beans, tomato, tomato paste, beef broth and Chili Spices. Stir, then add beef - it won't be fully submerged, beef juices will raise liquid level (see video).
Step 10
Cook on low for 8 hours.
Step 11
Remove beef from slow cooker and shred with two forks.
Step 12
Thicken Sauce
Step 13
Mix cornflour and 1/4 cup beef stock, then pour into slow cooker. Add beef, then slow cook for a further 20 minutes to allow sauce to thicken.
Step 14
Adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 15
To serve
Step 16
Serve with garnishes of choice, such as sour cream, guacamole or diced avocado, grated cheese, coriander/cilantro. Serve either with corn chips or cornbread for dunking, or serve over rice!
Step 17
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