Slow Cooker Texas Brisket Chili

Name: Slow Cooker Texas Brisket Chili
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 505 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 lbs beef brisket (flat cut), cut into 1-in cubes; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp ancho chili powder; 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 cans canned diced tomatoes, undrained; 2 cups gluten-free beef broth; 2 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (gluten-free brand), minced; 2 tsp gluten-free Worcestershire sauce

A hearty, smoky Texas-style chili made with tender chunks of beef brisket slow-cooked in a rich ancho and guajillo pepper sauce - no beans, just pure beefy heat.

505 minMediumServes 6420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs beef brisket (flat cut), cut into 1-in cubes
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp ancho chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 cans canned diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups gluten-free beef broth
2 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (gluten-free brand), minced
2 tsp gluten-free Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

1

Season the 3 lbs cut into 1-in cubes beef brisket (flat cut) all over with 2 tsp kosher salt and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, sear the beef brisket (flat cut) on all sides until deeply browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to the slow cooker.
3

In the same skillet, cook the 1 large diced yellow onion over medium heat until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the 4 minced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute more. Stir in the 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tbsp ancho chili powder, 2 tsp ground cumin, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Pour in the 2 cups gluten-free beef broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Transfer everything to the slow cooker.
5

Add the 2 cans undrained canned diced tomatoes, 2 peppers minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (gluten-free brand), and 2 tsp gluten-free Worcestershire sauce to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
6

Cook on LOW for 8 hours (or HIGH for 4-5 hours), until the beef brisket (flat cut) is fork-tender. Skim excess fat from the surface.
7

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional kosher salt and cayenne pepper. Serve hot.

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Questions

What should Slow Cooker Texas Brisket Chili look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until the beef brisket (flat cut) is fork-tender.

Can I skip the searing in Slow Cooker Texas Brisket Chili?

Step 2 reads: "Working in batches, sear the beef brisket (flat cut) on all sides until deeply browned, about 3 minutes per side." You can, but you give up flavor. The browning in step 2 builds the savory base the rest of the dish is seasoned against. Give the pieces room so the pan stays hot.

Is there a substitute for chipotle in adobo in Slow Cooker Texas Brisket Chili?

The entry for Slow Cooker Texas Brisket Chili calls for 2 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (gluten-free brand), minced. In its place: Use smoked paprika with a pinch of cayenne and a teaspoon of tomato paste per pepper.

How hot is Slow Cooker Texas Brisket Chili?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Slow Cooker Texas Brisket Chili comes from 2 tbsp ancho chili powder, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper and 2 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (gluten-free brand), minced. For a milder plate, halve the cayenne; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Slow Cooker Texas Brisket Chili gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Slow Cooker Texas Brisket Chili is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the broth and the Worcestershire.

Does Slow Cooker Texas Brisket Chili contain fish?

Yes: 2 tsp gluten-free Worcestershire sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How much protein is in Slow Cooker Texas Brisket Chili?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) has 42 g of protein in about 420 calories, alongside 20 g carbohydrate and 11 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 800 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein soup collection.

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