Description
Warm up with this flavorful Crockpot Spicy Queso Beef Chili! Perfect for winter nights—try it today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef (or ground chicken/turkey)
- 2 yellow onions, chopped
- 2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 2–3 cups chicken or beef broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/3 cup hot sauce
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add the browned beef to your slow cooker along with chopped onions, poblano peppers, crushed tomatoes, cream cheese, and broth. Stir in spices and hot sauce.
- Cook on low for 120 minutes, stirring occasionally if possible.
- Remove bay leaves and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve hot with toppings like avocado slices or Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added heat, adjust cayenne pepper to your preference. Substitute lean ground turkey for a lighter option. Customize by adding black beans or corn for extra texture.