Slow Cooker Ranch Chili – THE ULTIMATE chili recipe!! Ground beef, stew meat, diced tomatoes, Rotel tomatoes, chili beans, beef broth, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, garlic and Ranch dressing mix. This has all the best from all of my chili recipes. It is the BEST chili recipe! Great for a crowd! Serve with some cornbread for a quick and easy meal!
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain fat and add to slow cooker. In the same skillet, cook the stew meat just until browned, about 3 or 4 minutes. Add to slow cooker.
Add remaining ingredients, cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours.
Notes:
Can substitute ground turkey, ground chicken, or ground pork.
Short on time? You can cook the chili on HIGH for half the time.
Can I make Crockpot Chili Recipe on the stovetop? Yes! In a large Dutch oven, cook the ground beef and stew meat. Drain excess grease. Add the remaining ingredients to the pot. Bring the chili to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to low heat and simmer until the stew meat is tender.
Can I freeze Ranch Chili? Yes! Cook the chili and cool to room temperature. Transfer the chili to freezer bags and store in the freezer for up to 4 months.
Thaw and reheat in the microwave or on the stove top.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.