A brisket chili so good, it’s beloved throughout the South.

you’re able to set it and forget it.

The tender brisket melts into the hearty bean and tomato base, making it the ultimate winter comfort food.

Southern Living Slow Cooker Brisket Chili in the bowl to serve

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It’s satisfying, full-flavored, and with a touch of heat to spice things up.

Serve with a side ofcornbread, and you have aone-pot mealthat will satisfy the whole family.

Is Brisket Chili Better in a Slow-Cooker?

Southern Living Slow Cooker Brisket Chili ingredients

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Slow-cooker chili takes all that work out of the equation.

Pro tip:Serve withcornbreador tortilla chips for soaking up every delicious, saucy bite.

Thaw overnight before reheating on the stovetop or in aslow-cookeron LOW.

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What To Do With Leftover Chili

Leftover chili can be used in a myriad of ways.

cans black beans

1(15-oz.)

Sprinkle spice mixture evenly on each side of beef brisket cubes, and set aside.

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Brown the brisket:

Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high.

Transfer beef to slow cooker.

Repeat procedure with remaining oil and brisket.

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Cook chili:

Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours.

Uncover and cook until slightly thickened, about 1 hour.

Don’t be afraid to re-season your chili to suit your palate.

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Check the expiration dates on your spices to see to it they’re fresh.

Keep in mind, letting the chili rest in the refrigerator overnight can also helpproduce the best flavor.

ensure you take time to finish cooking the chili with the lid off to thicken.

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Southern Living Slow Cooker Brisket Chili adding the brisket to the slow cooker

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Southern Living Slow Cooker Brisket Chili after cooking on low

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Southern Living Slow Cooker Brisket Chili after cooking

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