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Slow Cooker Prime Rib Chili

by Sarah Olson on December 28, 2020 | Updated October 21, 2022 12 Comments

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Have leftover prime rib? Try my rich and decadent leftover prime rib chili that has a spicy and rich tomatoey broth.

If you are a chili lover also try my Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili or Hot Chili Recipes.

close up of prime rib chili in slow cooker

We make prime rib just a few times a year, and we always buy too much. The next day we make Prime Rib French Dips. Then we still have leftovers after that.

Always having the problem of what to make next with the leftover prime rib, I created the best prime rib chili recipe for the slow cooker.

ingredients for prime rib chili in front of a slow cooker

How to make Prime Rib Chili:

  • Prime rib – Leftover cooked prime rib. Cut into cubes and cut off any big fatty pieces. You can use 2-4 cups of prime rib.
  • Crushed tomatoes – Buy Cento brand if you can find it. It has a deep tomato flavor.
  • Beef Broth – Adds more beefy flavor.
  • Onion – I use half of a red and half of a sweet yellow onion (save the remainder for topping the chili).
  • Seasonings – LOTS of chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt and pepper.
  • Worcestershire sauce – Adds another layer of flavor.
  • Canned beans – I use black beans but can use pinto or kidney.
collage of a prime rib on a cutting board, and one photo of prime rib cubed in a bowl

How long can I keep leftover prime rib?

  • 5 days is the longest I keep leftover prime rib in the fridge.
  • Keep the prime rib whole until ready to use in another recipe.
  • You can freeze leftover prime rib, but do this closer to the day you made it, not days later.
collage of prime rib chili before cooking

Can I use a different kind of meat for this recipe?

  • Can use 1.5 – 2 pounds of beef stew meat. You can brown it if you desire before putting it in the slow cooker, or leave it raw.
  • Cooked and crumbled ground will work well in this recipe.
prime rib chili being scooped out of slow cooker

What should I serve with this chili?

  • Sharp white cheddar cheese
  • Onion – I use the leftover yellow and red onion from the recipe
  • Saltine crackers – Look for mini crackers
  • Cornbread – Homemade cornbread or store-bought cornbread (box mix).
bowl of cheese, onion and crackers. Platter of cornbread.

Other leftover prime rib ideas:

  • Leftover Prime Rib French Dips – Recipe from Grill Girl
  • Slow Cooker Hearty Italian Beef Soup
  • Slow Cooker Leftover Prime Rib Stew – Recipe from Allrecipes
bowl of prime rib chili with crackers, cheese and onions on top.

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Slow Cooker Prime Rib Chili

5 from 13 votes
Use that leftover prime rib in a simple slow cooker recipe. The results are out of this world!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 378kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker – 4 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 2-4 cups diced leftover prime rib (remove big fatty pieces)
  • 30 oz. canned black beans (two 15-oz. cans) drained (can use pinto beans or kidney)
  • 28 oz. can Cento Crushed tomatoes
  • 15 oz. can beef broth
  • 7 oz. fire roasted green chiles (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 red onion (save remainder for serving)
  • 1/2 sweet yellow onion (save remainder for serving)
  • 3 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper

Serving ideas:

  • remaining diced onion (from above)
  • sharp white chedar cheese
  • saltine crackers (look for mini saltine crackers)
  • cornbread (I make Krusteaz honey cornbread from a boxed mix)
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Instructions:

  • Add the diced cooked prime rib, beans, tomato sauce, beef broth onion, green chiles, seasonings and Worcestershire sauce. Stir.
  • Cook on HIGH for 5 hours or LOW for 8 hours.
  • Serve and enjoy.
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Recipe Notes:

How long can I keep leftover prime rib?
  • 5 days is the longest I keep leftover prime rib in the fridge.
  • Keep the prime rib whole until ready to use in another recipe.
  • You can freeze leftover prime rib, but do this closer to the day you made it, not days later.
Can I use something different than prime rib in this recipe?
  • Can use 1.5 – 2 pounds of beef stew meat. You can brown it if you desire before putting in the slow cooker, or leave it raw.
  • Cooked and crumbled ground will work will in this recipe.
Nutritional values do not include toppings.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 1457mg | Potassium: 1001mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1897IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 6mg

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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    1. Sandra says

      December 26, 2022 at 3:13 pm

      5 stars
      Made this with our leftover Christmas prime rib. Absolutely delicious! Followed the recipe and made no changes.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 26, 2022 at 5:33 pm

        Glad you tried this!

        Reply
    2. Kathy K says

      April 23, 2022 at 12:34 am

      5 stars
      Excellent chili base, probably the best I have ever had. I did make some minor changes, …browned the onions in some bacon fat with 2 celery stalks diced and 6 garlic cloves minced, before adding to the slow cooker. Also added a small can of Tomato paste and 1 TBsp sugar at the end to round it out … delicious

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        April 23, 2022 at 8:40 am

        I love your additions. I will be trying.

        Reply
    3. Lynda says

      December 29, 2021 at 7:16 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely amazing recipe! We added corn to it and left out the black beans. We also had to use corn starch to thicken up the chili. This is a great way of using your leftover prime rib.

      Reply
    4. Jared says

      December 12, 2021 at 5:16 pm

      Wow! This is SUPER spicy. 3 TABLESPOONS of chili powder?!?!? I made this according to recipe and it was so spicy we couldn’t eat it (I love spicy food and have a high tolerance, but was far too much for even myself). Great flavor and I would make again, but reduce the chili powder down to maybe 3 teaspoons. Not sure if this was a typo but 3 tablespoons is far too much.

      Reply
      • Michael says

        February 4, 2023 at 6:19 pm

        5 stars
        I know this was a long time ago, but clearly this guy doesn’t know the difference between “chilli powder” and cayenne pepper. Reading is fundamental. Lol.

        Reply
        • Michael says

          February 4, 2023 at 6:23 pm

          5 stars
          BTW, this turned out GREAT with the leftover prime rib I had in the freezer from Christmas. 10/10. No changes but I did add some jalapeños (not to be confused with chilli powder!) because I like it spicy.

    5. JF says

      November 20, 2021 at 12:21 pm

      Would this work with raw prime rib meat?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 20, 2021 at 6:12 pm

        Though you’ll most likely need to cook longer.

        Reply
    6. JB says

      January 7, 2021 at 10:33 am

      Hello,

      If I swap the meat with ground beef and brown it first, could I cook this meal for 4 hours on high instead? I don’t have a 5 hour on high option – only 4 and 6.

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 7, 2021 at 11:07 am

        yes, that will work perfect.

        Reply

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