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Slow Cooker Chunky Beef Chili Stew

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4.5 from 2 reviews

Slow cooker chunky beef chili stew is healthy stew that uses simple, affordable ingredients. Chunks of beef stew meat, ground beef, tomatoes, vegetables, and chili seasonings cook together in this meaty stew that can be tailored to your liking. Low-carb, paleo, and Whole30 compatible, this easy beef recipe will hit the spot but not the waistline. Instructions to make this chili inspired beef stew in the Instant Pot are also included.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 1/2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 28 ounces whole tomatoes (with juices)
  • 15 ounces diced tomatoes (with juices)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt (or more)
  • 2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oil

Instructions

Slow Cooker

  1. In large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook a few minutes until browned. Drain grease and add the ground beef to the slow cooker.
  2. Add all other ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
  3. Cook HIGH 3-4 hours or LOW 6-8.

Instant Pot

  1. Turn on the pressure cooker and select sauté. Once hot, add the oil and beef sirloin. Cook until beef is browned, approximately 3-5 minutes. Remove beef from the pressure cooker and set aside.
  2. Add the ground beef, bell pepper, and onion to the pot. Cook 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft, crumbling the beef as it cooks. Add the garlic and cook an additional minute. Drain fat excess grease if necessary.
  3. Add the beef sirloin back to the pressure cooker along with all remaining ingredients. Stir to mix well.
  4. Close lid and seal valve. Set or high pressure setting for 20 minutes.
  5. When cooking time is complete, let the pressure naturally release 5 minutes then quick release any remaining pressure.
  • Author: Shannon Epstein
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 308
  • Sugar: 5.2 g
  • Sodium: 782.5 mg
  • Fat: 9.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 11.3 g
  • Fiber: 3.2 g
  • Protein: 44.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 112.2 mg