Description
Gourmet Slow Cooker Charcuterie Chili is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Sour cream for serving (optional)
- Crusty bread for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add the diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- In the slow cooker, combine the cooked meat mixture, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, and beef broth.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and sliced pepperoni. Allow to melt and blend into the chili.
- Before serving, taste the chili and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- If desired, garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro for a pop of color and flavor.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
- Top with sour cream for added creaminess.
- Adjust spices according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg