Crockpot Beef Chili.
I’m feeling like it’s a chili kind of night…
For one there’s Thursday night football… always a good excuse to make a giant pot of chili. But also, it’s just been that kind of a week (you know what I mean), and chili just sounds perfect right about now.
Anyone with me?
I’m sure you guys have heard me say this before, but the only way my mom will eat chili is if it’s served over a giant bed of angel hair pasta…aka Cincinnati style chili. So this is how I grew up eating chili. In fact, for the longest time I really just thought this was how everyone ate chili. I mean, why would you use a bowl if you could eat chili atop a bed of pasta?
It really wasn’t until a few years ago that I realized that not everyone enjoyed their chili this way. At first, I was kind of like, well you guys are doing it so wrong, and to a point I still feel this way, BUT now I understand that there are times when a simple bowl of chili might be just right.
I mean, don’t get me wrong I still prefer chili + pasta, but some nights it’s kind of nice to just have a big bowl of chili with a heaping pile of cheddar on top and a double serving of beer bread for scooping. So really, I’m just swapping out carbs for more carbs, but whateves, you guys know how I like to do it around here.
SIDE NOTE: I sent this over to my parent’s house and word on the street is that the brothers mowed down bowl after bowl. And mom… yeah, she boiled up some angel hair pasta and ate it Cinnci style. Typical.
I have been wanting to create a crockpot beef chili like this one for the longest time now, so I figured fall would be the perfect time to do it. To me, chili is just a fall food. I know it’s equally great for winter, but for some reason the majority of my chili making happens in the fall. Anyone else the same?
I went back and forth about whether or not this should be a crockpot recipe or not. It seems there are a lot of you out there who love crockpot recipes, but then there are some of you who don’t have crockpots, so I am always torn on what direction to go. In the end though, the thought of this chili just slow cooking all day on my kitchen counter sounded too good, so crockpot recipe it is!
That said, any of you who do not own a crockpot, don’t worry, you can just as easily make this on the stove! 🙂
Beyond the smell of the chili simmering all day, what’s really my favorite about this recipe is the flavors. The heat of the chili is balanced with just a touch of sweetness from the maple syrup and a pinch of cinnamon. Maple and cinnamon are honestly the perfect way to tie warm fall flavors into this hearty chili, and they pair so well with the beef in the recipe. Oh, and speaking of the beef, if you and your family prefer chicken or turkey, those will work great here too!
Just don’t forget the side of bread…preferably beer bread…or pasta if that’s more your thing…or ok, just both?!?!
Oh my gosh, and of course the cheddar! Can’t have chili without a giant pile of cheddar cheese on top. Cheddar is definitely a must! 🙂
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Crockpot Beef Chili.
By halfbakedharvest
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chili
A hearty favourite, that's simple and full of flavour
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 small onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 2-3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 leaf bay
- cheddar cheese, avocado, green onions and cilantro, for serving
Instructions
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the onion and cook about 5 minutes or until it begins to caramelize around the edges. Stir the garlic and cook another minute. Use your hands to crumble the ground beef into the pot. Brown the beef, breaking up the meat as you go, about 8 minutes. Once the beef is browned, add in the poblano pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, cinnamon, salt and cayenne. Give it a good stir and let cook about a minute or two. Remove the skillet from the heat.
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Transfer the beef mixture to the bowl of your crockpot. Add 2 cups chicken broth, the tomatoes, tomato paste, maple, and bay leaves, stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or hight for 4-5 hours. If your chili is too thick, add the remaining broth to thin.
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Remove the bay leaves and ladle the chili into bowls. Top with cheddar cheese, avocado and fresh cilantro. Eat!
Recipe Notes
*Ground chicken or turkey may also be used.
*2 cans of drained kidney, pinto or black beans can be added to the chili during the last hour or so of cooking.
Fist pump for the first chili of the season. YUM!
We love Chili in my house – LOVE IT – your post has reminded me that we’re mid October and I haven’t made any yet (how this even happened I’ll never know!), you’ve really put me in the mood for a big bowl of it now, can’t wait to get cooking!
Rebecca
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That is so awesome Rebecca, I hope you and your family loves this recipe! Thank you so much!
Chilli and cornbread is like heaven to me. And I do mean heaven!!
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Haha perfect! Happy you love this one, Ruth! Thank you!
I made chili last week. I added jalapeño peppers for the first time. Had some on hot dogs last night too. YUM!!! I like chili fall and winter. Can’t eat it in the summer though except on hot dogs. HA! My husband would eat it year round.
Ooo sounds so good! Thank you Charlotte!
It is chilly outside and I want chili with no beans inside.
Haha so good for cold days! Thanks Jude!
YUM!!!! I can’t wait to start making soups (we aren’t home yet). Now we don’t add spaghetti to our chili but we make small pasta on the side and serve with the chili. Your chili is so nice and thick I don’t think it really needs additional starch. In Italy, we call the bread served to sop up the juices a scarpetta. It translates to shoe but my dad’s plate was always so clean it almost didn’t need to be washed. Great recipe.
That sounds amazing, and super delish Marisa! Happy you are enjoying my recipe as well! Thank you!
LOVE me some chili and cornbread! This looks amazing. beside the ground beef it says “see note” but I don’t see the note? 😉
Not a beans-in-chili kind of girl? This still looks amazing! Like the chili you’d eat with rice or tortilla chips. mmmm
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Thank you so much Jessica!
Looks similar to a chili I make. The problem I’ve run into with mine is that it’s too perfect. I made it last year and I don’t know how to take a bowl of chili any higher but a nice piece of bread like the one pictured above could be the place to start.
Well perfect! Happy I could influence you chili! Thank you!
Chili with no kidney beans? Say whaa?
Yum, Thinking I might make a double batch and Pressure Can it.. in pints. Save freezer space!!.. I will let you know what i discover..in this process.
thanks T. We all love chili.
Happy to hear that! Thank you Leslie!
Well just made a single batch as only one pepper in the house. I did tweek it..did not want to open 2 jars of ckn broth so used 1 cup of Budlight beer with lime for the 3rd cup of liquid. Gus loves Spaghetti squash so used that instead of pasta in the bottom of the bowl. Fabulous.
He said yesterday morning he wanted it again for breakfast. 🙂 Did talk him out of that..as the Oatmeal was about to be served. Thank again for this chili recipe. I will do as mentioned..make double or triple and process it.
So happy this was so great for the two of you! Thank you Leslie!
I think your mom is a smart woman–love my chili with pasta.
My mom would just break up the pasta into small pieces and just put in the chili to cook.
Sounds super good! Thanks Nancy!
My Mom is from Cincinnati too! I’m a Floridian now and it’s still in the 80s here, but this recipe looks great. Can’t wait to make it–definitely in the crockpot!
Awesome, hope you love it Megan! Thanks!
Hi. Want to make this tonight. At what point in the recipe are the peppers added? Thank you!
Hey Anne! Add them after the beef. Thanks so much for pointing that out. Recipe is fixed. Hope you love the chili!
Thanks so much! We loved the chili. Just perfect for a fall evening. I made the beer bread too! Delicious with the chili though it barely made it to the table ?. Thanks again!
So happy you loved this one Anne Marie! Thank you!
So sorry! Those get added with the beef. The recipe has been fixed. Hope you love this! 🙂
Good lord, just get to the recipe.
Be nice. Many people read her blog for the recipes and her stories (myself included). If you don’t want the stories just scroll past them to the recipe. It’s as simple as that; no reason to be rude.
Well put Jessica! Some of us LOVE the stories! I suppose Tieghan could put a link at the top of the page that scrolls the rude viewers down to the recipe? Cause you know how hard it is to scroll!
THNAK YOU and such a great suggestion, I am working on that link. Love the idea! Have a great weekend and thank you again! 🙂
Is it really so hard for people to be nice? It’s a human being writing this blog.
Are you a new comer here, Ray? Hmmm
This is a cooking blog. that means she writes, we read & the we chat along with a recipe.
Tieghan does a spectacular job in this wonderful Half Baked page.
i think you might owe her a note of apology.
Hey Ted, the recipes are always at the bottom of my posts. Thanks!
I want to try this chili but, first I have to work out how to replace the tomato paste as I detest the taste of it.
Ray, it can be ‘bitter’…but concentrated T paste is such a must in recipes. She has added sweetness which will really neutralize but still let the depth of Tomato be there.
I know it will be just fine if you use it as the rest of the ingredients as listed. :)Happy Chili cooking.
Hi Ray, just omit the tomato paste from the recipe. I think this will be ok. Let me know if you have questions, thanks!
How cozy does this look! I’ve actually never made beanless chili before, but I feel like I need to!
Well I hope you love it Sara! Thank you so much!
Looks fab – can’t wait to try it 🙂
Thank you Cherie!
Oh my, I feel Cincinnati-style chili in my soul. You are so right though, I eat chili at friends’ houses here in Wisconsin, and I too just wonder–how can you truly enjoy chili without some pasta and a Skyline bib?!? But this recipe looks like it will be delicious whichever way you choose to enjoy it. I’m pumped to try this out the next time I make chili!
Haha YES! So happy you agree! Hope you love the chili!
We all have our own thoughts on how a certain type of food should be made/served. Like the size of the crust of pizza or whether something is served warm or cold etc. My family only drinks apple cider cold but I know a ton of people that only drink it hot. It’s nice to switch it up but I think, at least for cider, I’d take your moms route.
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Your so right John! Thats my favorite part about food! Everyone enjoys it different ways! (:
You are so funny about not knowing other people didn’t eat chili without pasta…until i came upon your site just now i never even heard of pasta and chili and I’m 46 yrs old!? (And no I’m not sheltered?) my mother was a career waitress still never heard of it..so thank you for mentioning it because I’m so trying this!!!
WOW! I can’t believe it!! I hope you love it with pasta too!! Thanks Catherine!
The chili with pasta thing has always weirded me out, bring on the beer bread though!
I think you would love it if you could give it a try! My family swears by it!! The beer bread it my favorite!!
We’re always up for chili at our house Tieghan! Perfect football watching food!
Sooo agree!! Thanks Marry Ann!! So happy you liked it!!
Stunning. ‘Nough said. <3
Thanks Jennifer!!
This is exactly what we need tonight, loving this chili!
Thank you Matt!!
It’s rainy and a good bowl of chili is just what I need. This is fall comfort at it’s best!
Perfect! I hope you love it, thank you Laura!
We love chili in our house! Oh and especially cooking all day in the crockpot! YUM! I have never tried it with beer bread though, my hubby likes peanut butter sandwich with his lol! But beer bread sure sounds good!!! I will have to make this one chilly night 😉
Well I hope you love this one Sheila! Thanks so much!
I made this Saturday and it was delicious! Everyone said it was the “Best chili they ever had.” Classic, but with a sweet, fallish twist.
Wow that is so awesome to hear that everyone loved this recipe! Thank you so much Lindsay!
We made this the other night and it was awesome. Even my toddler liked it. Win!
Yes perfect! Thank you!
Hi! We love your recipes! We were wondering – what kind of crockpot/slow cooker do you use? We’re living currently in a pretty small apartment and have crazy schedules- we’re hoping to purchase an electric slow cooker to ease the burden on our time some days, but are having a hard time narrowing down what a good and reliable cooker might be. Do you have a favorite? Thanks!
Hey Own!! I use this crockpot: http://www.crateandbarrel.com/all-clad-6.5-qt.-slow-cooker/s684409
This works great for me. Please let me know if you gave questions. Thank you!
I made this for dinner last night. So easy and so good! Thanks for making me look like I know how to cook : )
Haha yes!! Love to hear that it went so well for you Renee! Thank you!
This was a wonderful big hit chili recipe. Even before eating it everyone in the house wanted to know what I was cooking. So they were excited of what was to come. Needless to say no one was disappointed. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much !!
I would really like to add beans to this chili. Will that work? If so, how much and when would I add them? Thanks!
HI! Yes, adding beans will work great! I would black and or pinto beans. Add 1-2 cups cooked beans during the last hour of cooking. Let me know if you have questions. Thank you!
I have to say this was THE best chili I have ever had. The spice combination with poblano peppers was just brilliant! I ended up adding black beans as you suggested and that worked out perfectly. Will definitely be making this again soon. Thanks so much and keep the great recipes coming!
WOW!! Thank you so much!! Couldn’t be happier to hear you liked it!!
Well this is DELICIOUS. I have never been a fan of chilli, but it’s been snowing (and in Vancouver, that is super rare) so I needed me a crock pot of something warm and hearty. I didn’t have any tomato paste, so I used twice the amount of tomato sauce and then turned the heat up high for the last little bit to evaporate the extra fluid. The spice combo on this chilly is great, love the peppers. Added some green onions from the now snow-covered garden and a little sour cream. Om nom nom. Thanks lady.
Awh yay what a perfect time!! Good to hear using twice the amount of sauce worked!! So happy you liked it Kaylee!! Thank you!!
Looks delicious – I’m going to make it this weekend! Quick question….I’m curious why you use chicken broth instead of beef broth?
Thanks for the recipe!
Hey Melissa! I just use chicken broth because I always have chicken broth on hand. I am sure beef would be great! Let me know if you have questions. Hope you love this!
This recipe sounds so good. Smelling this in the crockpot should provide the motivation needed to shovel out from winter storm Helena!
Awh thank you Melissa!
This sounds like a great recipe, but I don’t like too much spice (heat) in my chili. Unable to tell, based on comments, just how spicy this chili is.. on a 1-10 scale ?
Also, if I wanted to decrease the heat, how would I do that ?
Hi! this is not very spicy, but just use 2 teaspoons chili powered, that will be great. Hope you love this! 🙂
How would I cook this on the stovetop?
Hi Alex, just simmer this on the stove for 1-3 hours over low to medium heat. Should be great! Let me know if you have questions. hope you love this!
Quick question: the ingredients list:
1 ounce can crushed tomatoes 28
1 ounce can tomato paste 8
.. does that mean “1 ounce or crushed tomatoes + 1 ounce of tomato paste” .. or is it “1 can of crushed tomatoes + 1 can tomato paste”?
thank you!
Nick
Hi Nick! SO SORRY for the trouble it’s a 28 ounce can and and 8 ounce can. recipe is all fixed. Let me know if you have questions. Hope you love this!
I have a question! I’m hoping you respond quickly haha! But would it make a difference to add a can of beans you think? I’m pregnant and desperately want chili but need the extra protein that beans lend! I’m not much of a cook so I don’t want to muck it up by adding them!! Thanks so much 🙂
Oh my gosh. Ignore me. I’m pregnant and hungry and didn’t read all the way to the bottom hahaha.
HI Julianna! I think adding a can of bean would be delish! I would add a 14 ounce can of your favorite bean. Let me know if you have questions. Hope you love this!
My kids are such picky eaters and this chili was a hit!!! It is full of flavor.
Thats so awesome they liked it Sandra! Thanks so much!
Which do you think would go better with this recipe, the beer bread you linked with it or your recently posted cheaters sourdough ?
Either would be delicious, but I’d do the sourdough!
I made this. It was delicious.
Thanks Victoria!
Loved the chili and the beer bread! I usually make a chili that’s much sweeter and this was just right. So yummy. Thanks Teighan!
I am really happy you loved this! Thanks Kelly!
Chili is my absolute favourite meal! This recipe sounds delicious, I’m definitely going to give it a try!
I’m lactose intolerant, so I’ll have to do without the cheddar cheese on top :/
I am sure it will still taste great! I hope you love this Vanessa!
At what point do the beans go in and does this recipe freeze well? I’m making this tomorrow and very excited to try it!
Hi! I like to add the beans during the last 30 minutes of cooking and yes, this chili freezes great! Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! 🙂
Maybe i’m a wimp but this is much spicier than I expected! Still yummy but I couldn’t eat it without a LOT of sour cream.
Sorry about that Maggie! My family loves anything spicy, so to me it did not seem like too much. I hope you try this out again, maybe with less spice!
This is my all time favorite chili recipe! I made a huge pot for my parents since they are renovating their kitchen and can’t cook. Then I made a huge pot for myself. Chili on chili on chili lol
That is so sweet of you to do! I am so glad you like this recipe and I hope your parents do as well! Thank you!!
This looks so good! I’m hoping to make this tomorrow as we have extreme cold weather warning, so no leaving the house. This feels like the perfect way to warm up.
Question for you – What would you suggest to substitute for poblano peppers. Can’t seem to find them at any of our grocery stores!
HI! You could use a bell pepper with half a jalapeno pepper for a little spice. Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! 🙂
and stay warm!
Preparing to make this for the first time tomorrow since there is lots of snow expected in Chicago. What is the recommended cooking heat and time for those of us old-fashioneds who prefer to make the entire dish on the stove-top instead of via the slow cooker? Thanks! Annie
HI! You can just simmer the chili over low heat for anywhere form 2-6 hours. the longer the better!! Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! 🙂
What would be the cooking instructions if you’re not using a crockpot and just a Dutch oven on the stove? I noticed it was mentioned you could do it this way, but not sure how to adjust the recipe. What temp and for how long? Thanks in advance!
Oops sorry! Saw you posted the answer above!
I hope you love this Lynsey! Thank you!
Hi Teaghan:
With the Olympics on and your brother winning Gold (congratulations to him, that is fantastic) I knew I had to make one of your recipes. It is cold and windy today so I started thinking Chili. This recipe fit the bill. It was delicious. I did add a can of black beans and I also like to add a can of no fat refried beans. The refried beans break down and add some additional fiber, protein, and potasium with out it being obvious.
Keep up the great work. Love all of your recipes
I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Mark! Also, thank you so much, we are all so proud of him!
Hi Tieghan,
Just made this chili and it is now our favorite chili recipe! So happy to have found you. Thanks to NBC’s story about Red eating his famous sister’s food- I grabbed my laptop and looked you up. I am inspired by your creative and beautiful food! Thank you!
Heidi
Hi Heidi! I am so glad you found my blog from that and so glad you enjoyed this recipe! Thank you!
Really great recipe!!! Served with tortilla chips on the side and added red kidney beans at the end. went light on the cinnamon. cause wasn’t sure about too much with the kids.
Me & the kids loved! Will make again!
Thank you!
I am so glad you and your kids loved this Karen! Thank you!
Hey! Crock Pot Saturday happened again last weekend, and this time, I made this with the other half of that giant chuck roast I had on hand. Otherwise, the recipe was as you typed it. (Just a little fattier.) I made a cast iron skillet buttermilk cornbread to go with it. Where I live in Northern Europe – this kind of food is not the norm, and many have never tried such a thing. Let’s just say that I am converting these people one by one to the American diet. (Lord help them!) 😉
Thank you so much Aline! I am so glad you loved this recipe!!
Has anyone tried this without the cinnamon? Or with it modified. I am wanting to give it a try this weekend but cinnamon triggers migraines for me. I am curious how it would effect the taste if omitted or what else may need to be eliminated to offset. Thanks!
Hey Tammy! You can just omit the cinnamon, not a big deal at alL! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
Has anyone omitted the maple syrup on this with good results? Thanks!
HI! You can omit the maple. Not a huge deal. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
This is my GO TO chili recipe! It never fails me and everyone always loves it!! WE ARE HUGE FANS!
I am so happy to hear that! Thank you so much Maycee! xTieghan
Hi, do you have any instructions for cooking this in an instant pot? Thank you! I make at least 2 of your recipes per week and I’m looking forward to trying this one!
Fina
Hi Fina! I would recommend cooking on high pressure for 10-15 minutes. I think that would be great! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
Halved the recipe because cooking for one, but added a can of white beans and it gave me 5 meals for the week. Delish and hearty in this winter wonderland!
Thank you so much Julia! xTieghan
Hi! Do you think I could use a meat substitute like beyond meat for this? I have some friends that are pescatarian but I would still love to make this for an upcoming potluck. Thanks!
Hey Julia! I have never worked with beyond meat, I am I not sure. I would image if it is cooked just like ground beef that is should work well. Please let me know if you have any other questions and if you do give it a try with the beyond meat! Curious how it goes 🙂 I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan ??
The recipe calls for an 8-oz can of tomato paste. I have only seen 6 oz cans of tomato paste; but there are 8 oz. cans of tomato sauce. Which is it for this recipe? Thanks!! Making it today for a cold rainy SoCal evening!!
HI! You need 1 (6-8 ounce) can of tomato paste. My cans come in 8 ounces sizes, but 6 ounces will work just fine! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you and I hope you had Merry Christmas! Sorry my response is a bit late! xTieghan
So I made the recipe from your Super Simple cookbook and this one looks super similar with a couple of tweaks, but my question is regarding the “shelf life” of the chili. The book says its only good for a day left in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Is that accurate?
Hi Allison! I would say you can leave the chili in the fridge for 4-5 days. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love both recipes! Thank you!! xTieghan
Do you have an instant pot version of this?
Hi Taylor, I have a turkey instant pot chili (recipe below). Or you can cook this on high pressure for 25-30 minutes. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you!! xTieghan
https://dev.halfbakedharvest.com/healthy-slow-cooker-turkey-and-white-bean-chili/
This is delicious and so easy to make . This will be my go to chili .
That is so amazing to hear! Thank you Susan! xTieghan
Perfect Super Bowl Sunday meal. I made it in InstantPot and it was delicious. Paired with all the toppings and homemade cornbread!! Thank you so much
Marilyn
Thank you Marilyn!! xTieghan
Hi! Question- if I don’t have a crockpot, can I cook this on stovetop? If so, what would you suggest for cooking time?
Hi Christina! Of course! Just brown the meat, add the liquids and simmer over medium low heat for 3-4 hours or up to all day on low. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you!! xTieghan
Could you provide instructions for cooking this with an instant pot?
Hi Rachel,
I would do 30 minutes on high pressure. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Made this chili for the first time last night and it was so delicious and easy to make. I made a side of cornbread and it was the perfect fall meal. One thing we noted was that it was pretty mild. What would you recommend adding to kick up the spice a bit?
Hey Becca,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try! I would add some red pepper flakes next time:) Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
What would you adjust to make this stovetop?
Hey Erin,
I would cook this on the stovetop for 3-4 hours. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
hi! i made this…but it came out extremely tomato-y and kind of bland :(. did anyone see this at all? i want to retry, but this time maybe halving the tomato quantity.
Hi! I am really sorry about that. Is there anything you changed in the recipe? I would love to help! xTieghan
I made this the other night with Impossible meat on the stovetop and it was so good! Amazing as always, Tieghan.
Thank you so much Kendall! I hope you continue to enjoy my recipes! xTieghan
Perfect fall recipe! SO delicious. Love the touch of cinnamon! Really adds a great flavor to the chili. Thank you Tieghan!!!
Thank you so much Debra! xTieghan
How could you do this in the instant pot?
Hey Linzy,
I have not tested this recipe in the instant pot, so I am unsure of the cook time. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
How to adapt to pressure cooker?
Hey Lauren,
I would cook on high pressure for 10-15 minutes. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Hello! What size crock pot do you need/did you use for this? I have a little one so have to check. Thanks!
Hey Amanda,
I used a 7 quart crockpot for this recipe. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
I don’t have a slow cooker and I think my instapot is too small for this recipe. Can I do it in a dutch oven and bake? If so, what temp and for how long you think?
Hey Caroline,
I would simmer on the stove top for 2-3 hours. I hope you enjoy the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Love this recipe!!! Does it freeze well?
Hey Sarah,
Thanks for trying the recipe! Yes, this will freeze well. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Can I make this on the stove and let simmer for a couple hours? Or what would you suggest?
Hey Chelsea,
Yes that works well, I would simmer for 2-3 hours. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions. Happy Holidays! xTieghan
Would have been 5 stars, but there was something off about the flavor. Thinking it was the Cinnamon.
Hey Maggie,
Thanks for trying the recipe, I am sorry you did not enjoy the cinnamon! Please let me know if I can help with anything for next time. Happy New Year! xTieghan
Me again… I think it was the bay leaves that left the weird taste in it. I smelled all the spices I put in to narrow it down (weird, I know). That was a new bottle of bay leaves and they must have been too strong.
So sorry about that Maggie! xTieghan
Celebrated my new slow cooker with this recipe and it was delicious. I recommend serving over fries if you’re craving that. Thank you for your perfect recipes!!
Hey Courtney,
I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
Want to make this recipe tonight but a tad worried about the spice level. Can you recommend how to turn it down a notch? Thanks so much and love all your recipes!
Hey Allison,
I would reduce or omit the cayenne. I hope you love the recipe. Please let me know how it turns out! xTieghan
Ok so I feel like this is a stupid question, but how would I make this on the stove top? Thanks!
Hey Audrey,
I would just simmer on low for 2-3 hours. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
This was sooooo good! My family loved it. Easy to prepare the evening before. Perfect for a weeknight meal. I think I am going to replace my go to Chili recipe with this one.
Hey Nicole,
I so appreciate you giving the recipe a try, I am thrilled it was enjoyed! xTieghan
I made this from your new cookbook, which was an almost identical recipe, and it’s now our favorite chili — quite spicy with perfect consistency. I cooked it on the stovetop for an hour, used 3 poblanos instead of two (as I didn’t want to waste the last one I had), 2 tbsp. chili powder, 2 tsp. poblano chili powder, 2 1/4 cups of broth and no maple syrup. Wow, it was delicious and will be my go-to chili from now on!
Hey Helen,
I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! xTieghan