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Cowboy Chili Recipe

Name: Cowboy Chili Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 500 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef (browned and drained) (Source: 2 lbs. ground beef (browned and drained)); 20 oz Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chiles) ((two 10-oz. cans)) (Source: 20 oz. Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chiles) ((two 10-oz. cans))); 6 oz tomato paste (Source: 6 oz. tomato paste); 2 each poblano peppers (diced (1 cup diced)) (Source: 2 poblano peppers (diced (1 cup diced))); 15 oz can pinto beans (drained and rinsed) (Source: 15 oz. can pinto beans (drained and rinsed)); 15 oz can kidney beans (drained and rinsed) (Source: 15 oz. can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)); 15 oz can white beans ( (such as Great Northern or cannellini), drained and rinsed) (Source: 15 oz. can white beans ( (such as Great Northern or cannellini), drained and rinsed)); 1 each large sweet yellow onion (diced) (Source: 1 large sweet yellow onion (diced)); 1 oz packet taco seasoning (Source: 1 oz. packet taco seasoning); 1.25 oz packet chili seasoning mix (Source: 1.25 oz. packet chili seasoning mix); 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce (Source: 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce); 1 cup beer (pilsner or light beer works great) (Source: 1 cup beer (pilsner or light beer works great)); 1½ cups water (Source: 1½ cups water)

Cowboy Chili Recipe is made with packet chili seasoning mix, ground beef, and can pinto beans.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 480 min
Total: 500 min
Original yield: Serves 8
Ingredients: 13 listed

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Estimating…

Main courseAmericanBeefBeans & lentilsPrep: 16–30 minutesTotal: over 60 minutes

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Primary protein: Beef · Beans & lentils
Cuisine: American
Preparation & total time: Prep: 16–30 minutes · Total: over 60 minutes

A few quick notes

1. Check when to cover

Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.

2. Prepare the first additions

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

3. Keep the simmering stage

Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.

Get to know the ingredients

ground beef (browned and drained)

In the method: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned.

Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chiles) (two 10-oz. cans)

In the method: Into the crockpot, add Rotel, tomato paste, water, beer, diced poblanos, beans, onion, taco seasoning, chili seasoning mix, and Worcestershire sauce (everything).

tomato paste

In the method: Into the crockpot, add Rotel, tomato paste, water, beer, diced poblanos, beans, onion, taco seasoning, chili seasoning mix, and Worcestershire sauce (everything).

The last little job

Finish as directed

Add additional water or beer if the chili thickens too much.

A little more help as you go

Prepare for the next step

Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.

Choose the cooking schedule

Check the slow-cooker setting and timing before deciding when to start.

Prepare the sauce mixture

Mix the sauce at its preparation step so it is ready when needed.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the skillet, crockpot, pot, and dutch oven. Start with this step: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Bring it to a boil, then turn it down to low and let it simmer about 45 minutes to an hour, stirring now and then, until it’s thick and flavorful.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: themagicalslowcooker.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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