Description
A hearty beef chili made with tender beef and a blend of spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds Beef Chuck Roast (cut into bite size pieces, approximately 1/2 inch)
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil (divided)
- 3 Jalapeños (seeded and diced)
- 1 Yellow Onion (diced)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced (or 1 Tablespoon pre-minced garlic))
- 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 Tablespoon Cumin
- 1 Tablespoon Dried Oregano
- 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Ground Coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 2 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce (finely chopped)
- 1 can Crushed Tomatoes (14 ounces)
- 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 4 cups Beef Broth
Instructions
- Season the roast with salt and pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large stock pot or dutch oven over medium high heat.
- Add the beef (in batches) and brown on both sides. Do not crowd the pan. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Add in the remaining oil and heat under medium high heat. Add in the diced onions and jalapeños. Sauté for 7-10 minutes until soft.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds until you can start to smell the garlic.
- Add the beef back to the pan and then stir in the remaining ingredients.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to low.
- Simmer 2 hours until the beef is tender. Stir occasionally so that the ingredients are not sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Remove the lid, increase the heat to medium and cook for 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens based on your preference.
- Remove the bay leaves, serve with your favorite chili toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- This chili can be topped with cheese, sour cream, and green onions.
- For added heat, adjust the number of jalapeños and chipotle peppers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg