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 lbs sirloin steaks, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 12 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed; 1 onion, coarsely chopped; 1 -2 jalapeno chile (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired); salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 (28 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes; 1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal; 1 cinnamon stick; 3 dried bay leaves; 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Servings: persons

2 lbs sirloin steaks, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
12 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 -2 jalapeno chile (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (28 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes
1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal
1 cinnamon stick
3 dried bay leaves
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1
Heat a Dutch oven (or a heavy 5-quart pot with a tight-fitting lid) over high heat until a drop of water sizzles upon contact.
2
In three batches, cook sirloin until no longer pink; remove each batch with a slotted spoon.
3
Set aside.
4
Add sausage, breaking it up into small pieces; add onion and jalapenos.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Cook, stirring frequently, until sausage and onion are browned, about 5 minutes.
7
Return sirloin to pot.
8
Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, tomatoes (with juice), cornmeal, cinnamon, bay leaves, and 2 cups water.
9
Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer.
10
Cover; cook until sirloin easily breaks apart with a spoon, about 2 hours.
11
Stir in beans; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
12
Discard cinnamon and bay leaves.
13
Serve, or let cool completely before freezing in airtight containers, leaving 1 inch of space at the top.
14
To reheat, thaw in the microwave or overnight in the refrigerator, then warm over low heat.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs sirloin steaks, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 12 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed, 1 onion, coarsely chopped, 1 -2 jalapeno chile (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired), 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.

Chunky Beef Chili

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