Description
This Slow Cooker Beef and Chorizo Casserole is a hearty, flavorful dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner. Tender beef and spicy chorizo are slow-cooked to perfection with tomatoes, beans, and a variety of seasonings, creating a rich, comforting meal with just the right amount of heat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) beef stew meat, cut into cubes
- 1/2 lb (225g) chorizo, casing removed and crumbled
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef stew meat on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, cook the chorizo over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon until browned, about 5 minutes. Add to the slow cooker.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic to the slow cooker along with the diced tomatoes, red kidney beans, beef broth, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir to combine all the ingredients, then cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the beef is tender.
- Once cooked, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For added richness, you can stir in a bit of sour cream or shredded cheese before serving.
- Serve with crusty bread or over rice for a complete meal.
- For more heat, add sliced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the casserole.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg