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Slow Cooker Tailgate Chili
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Slow Cooker Tailgate Chili

Slow Cooker Tailgate Chili is the perfect chili for feeding a crowd or watching the game! Simple, full of flavor and easy to make and take!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 275kcal
Author Jennifer Draper

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 2 cans fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon roasted garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup beer
  • 1 teaspoon cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chocolate powder

Instructions

Make ahead:

  • Brown ground beef and pork in skillet over medium high heat until fully cooked
  • Cool before adding to a large zippered freezer bag
  • Add remaining ingredients
  • Store in fridge for up to 3 days or freezer for up to 3 months
  • Add thawed chili large cast iron pot over heat
  • Simmer over medium heat for at least 30 minutes or until nice and hot (the longer the better for flavor)

Make now/slow cooker:

  • Brown ground beef and pork in skillet over medium high heat until fully cooked
  • Transfer to slow cooker
  • Add remaining ingredients
  • Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 408mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 675IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2.5mg