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Chuck Wagon Chili

by Sarah Olson on March 17, 2020 | Updated December 14, 2022 60 Comments

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This Slow Cooker Chuck Wagon Chili has layers of flavor and is sure to be your favorite go-to chili recipe.

We make chili once a week and the slow cooker is the way to go. Also, try my Slow Cooker Beef Enchilada Chili or Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili.

chili in slow cooker with beef and tomatoes.

If you are looking for the BEST chili around look no further than this Chuck Wagon Chili. There are a few secret ingredients such as beer, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce.

How to make Chuck Wagon Chili in the Crockpot:

  • Brown ground beef in a skillet. Add to the slow cooker.
  • Next add veggies, seasonings, Worcestershire sauce, beer, brown sugar, beef bouillon, drained pinto beans, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce (see full recipe below). Stir.
Chuck wagon chili finished in slow cooker

How long do I cook?

  • Place the lid on the slow cooker.
  • Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours.

Can I use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef?

Yes, ground turkey or chicken is a great way to lighten up this recipe and will still have great flavor.

chuck wagon chili in bowl with cornbread on side and oyster crackers on top.

What goes good with chuckwagon chili?

  • Cornbread – I use Krusteaz Southern Mix
  • Oyster Crackers
  • Sweet Yellow Onion
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese

My other great chili recipes to try next:

  • Slow Cooker V8 Chili
  • Slow Cooker Texas No Bean Chili
  • Slow Cooker Turkey Chipotle Chili
  • Slow Cooker Steakhouse Chili
  • Slow Cooker Poblano White Chili

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Slow Cooker Chuck Wagon Chili

5 from 24 votes
A great chili recipe made with beer and a touch of brown sugar!
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 421kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs. ground beef browned and drained
  • 1 large white onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 3 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp. cumin
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 cup beer (use your favorite, I use bud light)
  • 29 oz. diced tomatoes (or stewed tomatoes) (two14.5-oz. cans)
  • 15 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 30 oz. pinto beans, drained and rinsed (two 15-oz. cans)
  • 1 beef bouillon cube
  • 2 Tbsp. water
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Instructions:

  • Add everything to the slow cooker, except the beef bouillon cube and the water.
  • Add the beef bouillon cube and water to a microwavable glass cup. Microwave for 40 seconds, or until the water is hot enough to melt the cube. Stir the cube in the water until dissolved. Add this to the other ingredients in the slow cooker, stir.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
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Recipe Notes:

Can I use turkey or ground chicken instead of ground beef?
Yes! Use either if you want to lighten up this reicpe, you will still have great results.
What goes good with chuckwagon chili?
  • Cornbread – I use Krusteaz Southern Style
  • Oyster Crackers
  • Diced Sweet Yellow Onion
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1139mg | Potassium: 1326mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1295IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 7mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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    Comments

    1. CarolAnnA says

      January 21, 2023 at 12:23 am

      Do I have to add beer? Can I substitute beer/alcohol with something else?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 21, 2023 at 8:54 am

        You can use beef broth.

        Reply
    2. Amanda Rowe says

      January 9, 2022 at 11:34 am

      What’s the best way to prepare ahead of time to freeze and throw in crockpot later?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 9, 2022 at 1:25 pm

        You can put all the ingredients in ziplock bags before cooking. Thaw, then cook as directed.

        Reply
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