Nevada Cowboy Chili Recipe

Name: Nevada Cowboy Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup lard; 3 onions mediums, coarsely chopped; 2 bell peppers; 2 celery stalks coarsely chop; 1 tablespoon jalapeno peppers pickled; 8 pounds beef chuck Coarse grind; 30 ounces stewed tomatoes; 15 ounces tomato sauce; 6 ounces tomato paste; 8 tablespoons hot chili Ground Red; 4 tablespoons chili Ground Red mild; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 3 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce Liquid; garlic salt to taste; onion salt to taste; salt to taste; fresh ground black pepper; 4 ounces beer; water

Servings: persons

1/2 cup lard
3 onions mediums, coarsely chopped
2 bell peppers
2 celery stalks coarsely chop
1 tablespoon jalapeno peppers pickled
8 pounds beef chuck Coarse grind
30 ounces stewed tomatoes
15 ounces tomato sauce
6 ounces tomato paste
8 tablespoons hot chili Ground Red
4 tablespoons chili Ground Red mild
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce Liquid
garlic salt to taste
onion salt to taste
salt to taste
fresh ground black pepper
4 ounces beer
water

1
Heat the lard in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onions, peppers, celery, and jalapenos.
3
Cook, stirring, until the onions are translucent.
4
Add the meat to the pot.
5
Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.
6
Stir in the remaining ingredients with enough water to cover.
7
Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 3 hours.
8
Stir often.
9
Taste and adjust seasonings.

2398

kcal

Calories

155

Fat

Carbs

242

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup lard, 3 onions mediums, coarsely chopped, 2 bell peppers, 2 celery stalks coarsely chop, and more.

Yes, Nevada Cowboy 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!

Nevada Cowboy Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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