Crockpot Spicy Queso Beef Chili
Warm up your chilly evenings with this delightful Crockpot Spicy Queso Beef Chili! Loaded with ground beef and a blend of spices, this dish combines the comforting richness of creamy queso and the bold flavors of chili. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, it’s a one-pot meal that requires minimal effort—just toss everything into the crockpot and let it simmer. With customizable topping options like avocado and Greek yogurt, this recipe is sure to please everyone at the table. Get ready to savor every warm bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef (or ground chicken)
- 2 yellow onions, chopped
- 2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1/3 cup hot sauce
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can mixed chili beans, drained
- Chicken or beef broth
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, then drain excess fat and transfer to the crockpot.
- Sauté onions and poblano peppers in the same skillet until softened; add to the crockpot.
- Add crushed tomatoes, hot sauce, cream cheese, shredded cheese, chili beans, and broth to the crockpot. Stir well.
- Season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Cover and cook on low for about two hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve hot with toppings like cilantro, green onions, avocado slices, or Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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