Slow Cooker Riverside Beef Chili with Craft Beer

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-03 · Updated 2026-06-03

A rich and hearty chili slow-cooked with tender beef chunks and enhanced by the deep flavors of local craft beer. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 500 minutes, pairs beef chuck roast, onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes beef chuck roast
• 1 large, diced onion
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 15 oz, drained and rinsed kidney beans
• 12 oz craft beer
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil

The slow cooker we’d leave this in all day → Best Slow Cookers in 2026: Top Picks + Buying Guide

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs beef chuck roast cubes and brown on all sides for 5-6 minutes, turning for even color. Transfer to slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, sauté 1 large diced onion and 4 minced garlic cloves over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add the sautéed onion and garlic to the slow cooker along with 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 15 oz drained kidney beans, 12 oz craft beer, 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Stir all ingredients gently to combine in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours until beef is tender and flavors melded.
5. Step 5: Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with your choice of toppings such as shredded cheese or sour cream.