Yorky's Chili Recipe

Name: Yorky's Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 kg beef, minced (ground); 3 kg onions, chopped; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 2 liters beef stock; 12 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 kg tomatoes, peeled and chopped (or 4 large tins tomatoes); 3 tablespoons tomato puree; 12 chopped fresh green chilies (jalapeno); 12 chopped fresh red chilies (Thai hot); 4 teaspoons cumin seeds, ground; 4 teaspoons cayenne pepper (or 5 tsp chili powder); 4 teaspoons oregano, dried; 6 teaspoons salt (or to taste)

Servings: persons

3 kg beef, minced (ground)
3 kg onions, chopped
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 liters beef stock
12 garlic cloves, crushed
2 kg tomatoes, peeled and chopped (or 4 large tins tomatoes)
3 tablespoons tomato puree
12 chopped fresh green chilies (jalapeno)
12 chopped fresh red chilies (Thai hot)
4 teaspoons cumin seeds, ground
4 teaspoons cayenne pepper (or 5 tsp chili powder)
4 teaspoons oregano, dried
6 teaspoons salt (or to taste)

1
Heat about 1 tblsp of the oil in a large heavy based frying pan and fry the minced beef in batches, adding a little more oil for each batch.
2
When the beef changes colour add to a very large cooking pot.
3
Add the remainder of the oil and fry the onions and garlic (again in batches) until the onions are golden brown.
4
Remove and add to the pot.
5
Add the beef stock to the pot and bring to the boil.
6
Add the tomatoes, tomato puree and chilies and bring back to the boil stirring constantly.
7
Then add the cumin, cayenne (or chili powder), oregano and salt and mix well.
8
Reduce the heat to minimum, cover the pot and simmer for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9
Serve with pitta bread, naan bread, french bread or rice.

2976

kcal

Calories

151

Fat

198

Carbs

232

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 kg beef, minced (ground), 3 kg onions, chopped, 6 tablespoons olive oil, 2 liters beef stock, and more.

Yes, Yorky's 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!

Yorky's Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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