Chunky Chili Recipe

Name: Chunky Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons oil; 2 large onions, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 lbs beef stew meat, cubed; 3 lbs pork sausage, ground; 2 (14 ounce) cans whole tomatoes (drained); 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste; 6 tablespoons chili powder; 3 teaspoons cumin; 1 tablespoon oregano; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons cocoa powder; 2 (14 ounce) cans baked beans (drained); 2 (14 ounce) cans kidney beans (drained); 1 (14 ounce) can pinto beans (drained); 12 ounces dark beer (such as a bock, stout or amber, something low in hops)

Servings: persons

4 teaspoons oil
2 large onions, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
3 lbs pork sausage, ground
2 (14 ounce) cans whole tomatoes (drained)
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
6 tablespoons chili powder
3 teaspoons cumin
1 tablespoon oregano
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 (14 ounce) cans baked beans (drained)
2 (14 ounce) cans kidney beans (drained)
1 (14 ounce) can pinto beans (drained)
12 ounces dark beer (such as a bock, stout or amber, something low in hops)

1
Cube beef and marinate in beer and whatever spices you choose (chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper, etc.)
2
for 4-24 hours.
3
Alternately use a commercial marinade.
4
Brown all the meats in a large pan or pot.
5
Add 2 tablespoons chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, brown sugar, cocoa powder and onions to the meat and let cook 3-5 minute.
6
Transfer to your crock pot and set to cook on low heat for 8-12 hours.
7
Add remainder of chili powder in a couple intervals throughout the cooking.
8
Add the beans during the last hour of cooking.
9
Top with colby jack cheese, sour cream, cilantro and oyster crackers!

2398

kcal

Calories

133

Fat

Carbs

231

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 teaspoons oil, 2 large onions, diced, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 4 lbs beef stew meat, cubed, and more.

Yes, Chunky 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 Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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