El Cid Chili Recipe

Name: El Cid Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/2 pound ground beef; 12 ounces chorizo sausage, casing removed, cut into 1/2 cubes; 1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup chili powder; 1 tablespoon garlic salt; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 2 (14.5-ounce) cans beef broth; 2 (14.5-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, drained; 1 cup cilantro, chopped; 1 cinnamon stick; 3 bay leaves; 2 green jalapenos, slit lengthwise 3 times each; 1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal; Salt and pepper, to taste; Garnish with Cheddar and sour cream, if desired.

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 pound ground beef
12 ounces chorizo sausage, casing removed, cut into 1/2 cubes
1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic salt
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 (14.5-ounce) cans beef broth
2 (14.5-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, drained
1 cup cilantro, chopped
1 cinnamon stick
3 bay leaves
2 green jalapenos, slit lengthwise 3 times each
1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal
Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish with Cheddar and sour cream, if desired.

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Place oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat.
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Brown the sirloin in batches.
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Remove to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
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Add ground beef, chorizo and onions to the pot and brown.
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Make sure to break up the meat.
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Return sirloin to the pot.
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Stir in remaining ingredients, except for garnishes.
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Bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmer for 2 hours.
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Stir occasionally, breaking up tomatoes.
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Before serving, discard cinnamon stick, bay leaves and jalapenos.
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Garnish, if desired.
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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes, 1/2 pound ground beef, 12 ounces chorizo sausage, casing removed, cut into 1/2 cubes, and more.

Yes, El Cid 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.

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El Cid Chili

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