Perfect Steak Chili
This Perfect Steak Chili recipe is everything you want in a bowl of hearty, comforting goodness. It's loaded with steak, ground beef, tomatoes, beans, aromatics, and all the amazing spices that make a great chili.
Equipment
- large stock pot or Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 pound sirloin steak cubed
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 4 tablespoons chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper add more to make it spicier
- 1 large bell pepper diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1-2 jalapeno peppers minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes w/green chiles undrained
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 cups water
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Better Than Bouillon Roasted Beef flavor
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans drained
Instructions
- Add ground beef to a large pot, season with salt and pepper. Cook on med-high heat until browned, drain grease. Add steak to the pot with ground beef, cook until browned. Add onion and dry seasonings (except for bay leaf). Cook for a minute or two until the onion has slightly softened, then add bell pepper, garlic, and jalapeno.
- When veggies have softened a little, add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, stir in the bouillon until dissolved, then reduce heat to a simmer. Taste for needed salt and add your desired amount. Add beans and simmer for 30-45 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
- Let the chili cool, then keep in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 4 days.
- You can freeze chili in freezer-safe containers or freezer bags. Use within 3 months for the best quality.
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