Chunky Beef Chili Recipe

Name: Chunky Beef Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1 . 5 inch cubes; salt and pepper; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 green peppers, chopped; 2 jalapenos, finely chopped; 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium beef broth; 1 (12 ounce) bottle lager beer; 4 4 cups canned pinto beans (optional) or 4 cups canned kidney beans (optional); 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal; 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1 . 5 inch cubes
salt and pepper
2 medium onions, chopped
2 green peppers, chopped
2 jalapenos, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium beef broth
1 (12 ounce) bottle lager beer
4 4 cups canned pinto beans (optional) or 4 cups canned kidney beans (optional)
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped

1
Heat the oil in a large dutch oven over high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper and brown beef in batches, without crowding pot. Transfer browned beef to bowl or platter.
2
Add onions, green peppers and jalapenos to pot and cook, stirring often, until soft, about 5 minutes.
3
Add garlic to pot and cook veggies one minute more.
4
Sprinkle veggies with chili powder, cumin and oregeno. Stir weel.
5
Return beef and any juices to pot. Stir in tomatoes with their juice, broth and beer.
6
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover pot. Simmer until meat is tender, about 2 hours.
7
Remove from heat and let cool a few minutes. Skim off surface fat. Stir in cooked beans, if desired.
8
Remove one cup of chili liquid and mix well with cornmeal. Stir the cornmeal paste into pot along with chocolate. Cook until thickens slightly, about 5 more minutes.
9
Serve with sour cream, shredded cheddar and chopped green onions, if desired.

2231

kcal

Calories

127

Fat

Carbs

198

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 6 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1 . 5 inch cubes, salt and pepper, 2 medium onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chunky Beef Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chunky Beef Chili

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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