Ultimate Game-Day Chili Recipe

Name: Ultimate Game-Day Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 to 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 pound ground beef; 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or hot), casings removed and sausage crumbled; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 large red onion, chopped; 1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped; 1 large yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 7-ounce can chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped; 1 4-ounce can chopped mild green chiles; 1 14.5- ounce can crushed tomatoes; 2 cups beef stock; 1 6-ounce can tomato paste; 1 12-ounce bottle beer; 1/2 cup chili sauce; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne; 1 15.5-ounce can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 8- ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 1 8- ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed; Shredded Cheddar; Sour cream or plain yogurt; Chopped scallions

Servings: persons

1 to 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 pound ground beef
1 pound Italian sausage (mild or hot), casings removed and sausage crumbled
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
1 large red onion, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
1 large yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 7-ounce can chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped
1 4-ounce can chopped mild green chiles
1 14.5- ounce can crushed tomatoes
2 cups beef stock
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
1 12-ounce bottle beer
1/2 cup chili sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne
1 15.5-ounce can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 8- ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 8- ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
Shredded Cheddar
Sour cream or plain yogurt
Chopped scallions

1
Combine the beef cubes, ground beef, and crumbled sausage in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
2
Cook the meats, stirring regularly, until they are evenly browned.
3
Drain the meat, set aside, and discard the drippings from the pan.
4
Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
5
Add the red onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and garlic to the pot.
6
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
7
Stir in the cooked meats, the chipotles and sauce, the green chiles, tomatoes, 1 cup of the beef stock, the tomato paste, beer, chili sauce, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, and the 2 teaspoons salt.
8
Simmer the chili, stirring occasionally for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
9
If the chili seems too thick, add the remaining cup beef stock.
10
Add the kidney beans, cannellini beans, and black beans during the last 20 minutes of cooking.
11
Serve the chili in big bowls and let each person add Cheddar, sour cream, and scallions as desired.

585

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Protein

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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

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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 to 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes, 1 pound ground beef, 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or hot), casings removed and sausage crumbled, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste, and more.

Yes, Ultimate Game-Day 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!

Ultimate Game-Day Chili

Tips for the best results

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