Q'S Texas Budweiser Chili Recipe

Name: Q'S Texas Budweiser Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium onions, finely diced; 6 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 green bell peppers, diced; 2 red bell peppers, diced; 3 dried ancho chiles, seeds removed; 3 dried arbol chilies, chopped; 1 -2 jalapeno, whole; 2 -3 tablespoons canola oil; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano; 2 tablespoons salt; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh cracked black pepper; 1 tablespoon dried ancho chile powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 2 bay leaves; 2 beef bouillon cubes; 2 (12 ounce) bottles Budweiser beer; 2 lbs beef chuck, cubed; 1 lb chuck (chili grind); 2 tablespoons masa harina; 2 1/2 cups water

Servings: persons

3 medium onions, finely diced
6 garlic cloves, crushed
2 green bell peppers, diced
2 red bell peppers, diced
3 dried ancho chiles, seeds removed
3 dried arbol chilies, chopped
1 -2 jalapeno, whole
2 -3 tablespoons canola oil
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
2 tablespoons salt
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon dried ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 bay leaves
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 (12 ounce) bottles Budweiser beer
2 lbs beef chuck, cubed
1 lb chuck (chili grind)
2 tablespoons masa harina
2 1/2 cups water

1
Boil 2 1/2 cups water and remove from heat. Steep the ancho chilies for 30 minutes.
2
Add 2 tbsp canola oil to heavy, cast-iron dutch oven. Brown chuck in small batches. Avoid overcrowding as it causes the meat to steam. Set aside. Brown ground chuck. Set aside.
3
In same dutch oven, saute' onions, peppers, and garlic until onions become translucent and peppers become tender. Add the cumin and stir for one additional minute.
4
Add the Budweiser, sirloin, chuck, beef bouillon, tomatoes, oregano, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, 1-2 whole jalapenos, and bay leaves. Stir well. Additional Budweiser may be added if needed to just cover the mixture.
5
Place the steeped ancho chilies and it's liquid into a blender and blend well. Add this mixture to the dutch oven.
6
Cook low and slow, covered for about 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
7
Raise the heat and bring to a medium boil. Whisk the 2 tbsp masa harina with cold water and slowly stir mixture into chili. Bring back up to slow boil and cook an additional 30 minutes.
8
Remove from heat. Remove bay leaves. Allow to set up for at least 30 minutes. Top with finely diced onion and grated sharp cheddar! Enjoy with a cold Budweiser and some great skillet cornbread!

1448

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* 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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium onions, finely diced, 6 garlic cloves, crushed, 2 green bell peppers, diced, 2 red bell peppers, diced, and more.

Yes, Q'S Texas Budweiser 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!

Q'S Texas Budweiser Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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