Best 6 Best Ever Chuck Wagon Chili Recipes

AWARD-WINNING CHUCK WAGON CHILI

Steps:

• Sprinkle beef and pork with half of the chili powder. In a Dutch oven, brown meat in batches in 2 tablespoons oil; drain and set aside. In the same pan, saute onion and celery in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add the garlic, chilies and remaining chili powder; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the broth, beer, tomato sauce, chocolate, cumin, oregano, salt, mustard, cayenne and meat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender.

SLOW COOKER CHUCK WAGON CHILI

Steps:

• Add everything to the slow cooker, except the beef bouillon cube and the water.
• Add the beef bouillon cube and water to a microwavable glass cup. Microwave for 40 seconds, or until the water is hot enough to melt the cube. Stir the cube in the water until dissolved. Add this to the other ingredients in the slow cooker, stir.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.

EMERIL'S CHUCK WAGON CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over high heat. Add the beef, chili powder, cumin, Southwest Essence, cayenne, cinnamon, crushed red pepper and bay leaf and cook until meat is well-browned. Add the onions and cook, stirring often, until the onions soften, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the beers and cook until the foam subsides, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, salt, and chocolate to the pot. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, partially cover, and cook until thickened and meat is very tender, 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the chili from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Skim off any fat that rises to the top of the chili. Sprinkle soup with masa harina and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary. Serve with the cheese, green onions, and cilantro alongside as garnish.

CHUCK ROAST CHILI

Steps:

• Remove fat and ligaments from chuck roast and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add cubed roast. Cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer meat to a bowl and set aside.
• Return pot to medium heat. Add remaining oil and vinegar, scraping up any bits at the bottom of the pot. Add onion and bell peppers and cook until onion is translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add stock and water. Add diced tomatoes, light kidney beans, dark kidney beans, brown sugar, tomato paste, chili powder, barbecue sauce, ketchup, garlic, cumin, hot sauce, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and salt. Bring chili to a simmer, about 5 minutes.
• Cover pot and simmer 2 to 4 hours.

CHUCK WAGON CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until thick and bubbly.

EMERIL'S CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions and saute for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the vegetables start to wilt. Season with salt and cayenne. Stir in the stew meat, chili powder, cumin, crushed red pepper, and oregano. Brown the meat for 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef stock. Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer the liquid, partially covered for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, or until the beef is tender. Skim off the fat occasionally.
• Mix the masa and water together. Slowly stir in the masa slurry, add the beans, and continue to cook for 30 minutes. Reseason with salt and cayenne. Place a handful of the chips in each shallow bowl. Spoon the chili over the chips. Garnish with the grated cheese, sour cream and jalapenos.