Denver Delight Chili Recipe

Name: Denver Delight Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 pounds beef, round steak trimmed, cubed; 1 pound pork loin boneless; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground; 1/2 teaspoon celery salt; 2 cans beef stock; 8 ounces tomato sauce; ⅓ cup chili powder; 1/4 cup onion, dried flakes; 2 tablespoons cumin ground; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon sage leaves ground; 1/2 teaspoon thyme crushed; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pounds beef, round steak trimmed, cubed
1 pound pork loin boneless
1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
2 cans beef stock
8 ounces tomato sauce
⅓ cup chili powder
1/4 cup onion, dried flakes
2 tablespoons cumin ground
1 tablespoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon sage leaves ground
1/2 teaspoon thyme crushed
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

1
In a Dutch oven or saucepot, heat oil until hot; add 13 each of the beef and pork cubes.
2
Cook, stirring frequently, until brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
3
Using a slotted spoon, remove meat to a plate, repeat twice with remaining meat.
4
Drain off any excess fat in pot; return all meat to pot.
5
Sprinkle with black pepper and celery salt; stir to coat meat.
6
Add beef broth and tomato sauce.
7
Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, until meat is nearly tender, about 1 hour.
8
Stir in chili powder, minced onion, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, brown sugar, sage, thyme and dry mustard; simmer until meat is very tender, about 1 hour.

998

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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.

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 pounds beef, round steak trimmed, cubed, 1 pound pork loin boneless, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground, and more.

Yes, Denver Delight 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!

Denver Delight Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions