Best 8 Chunky Steak Chili Recipes

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**Kick off your culinary adventure with a hearty bowl of Chunky Steak Chili, a robust and flavorful dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds.** Dive into this collection of delectable recipes, ranging from the classic stovetop version to the convenience of a slow cooker or the smokiness of a campfire. Each recipe caters to your cooking preferences, ensuring a uniquely satisfying experience. Whether you crave a traditional beef chili or a vegetarian twist with lentils or mushrooms, this article has it all. Embark on this culinary journey and discover the perfect chili recipe to warm your soul and elevate your taste buds to new heights.

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Classic Stovetop Chunky Steak Chili:** Experience the timeless flavors of this traditional chili, where tender chunks of beef, aromatic spices, and fresh vegetables come together in a rich and hearty broth.

2. **Slow Cooker Chunky Steak Chili:** Indulge in the convenience of a slow cooker for a hands-off approach to chili perfection. Let your kitchen aroma fill the air as succulent beef, savory seasonings, and colorful veggies slowly simmer into a comforting and flavorful feast.

3. **Campfire Chunky Steak Chili:** Embrace the great outdoors and gather around a crackling campfire to create a memorable chili experience. The smoky essence of the fire infuses the chili with an irresistible depth of flavor, making it a camping trip highlight.

4. **Vegetarian Chunky Lentil Chili:** Delight in a meatless masterpiece where lentils take center stage. This vegetarian chili is packed with protein and fiber, offering a hearty and wholesome alternative that's equally delicious and satisfying.

5. **Vegan Chunky Mushroom Chili:** Experience the umami-rich goodness of mushrooms in this vegan chili. Plump and meaty mushrooms provide a satisfying texture while a medley of vegetables and spices create a flavorful and satisfying dish that caters to vegan and non-vegan palates alike.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHUNKY CHILI



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons salted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 pounds chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cloves garlic, minced
Two 14-ounce cans tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chile powder
1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3 to 4 dashes hot sauce
One 330-milliliter bottle beer
One 14-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
One 14-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
One 14-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 to 2 chipotle peppers, chopped, plus 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
1/2 red onion, diced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Heat the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the salt and pepper to the flour in a bowl and mix. Sprinkle the meat with salt and pepper, then toss in the flour. When the butter has melted and the oil is hot, add the meat to the pot and brown on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Add the garlic and stir. Dump in the tomato sauce, chili powders, cumin and hot sauce and stir to combine. Add the beer, beans and 1 cup hot water. Allow to simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
  • Meanwhile, mix together the sour cream, chipotle peppers and adobo sauce in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.
  • Taste the chili and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  • Serve the chili topped with the chipotle cream. Garnish with the diced red onion and cilantro.

CHUNKY BEEF CHILI



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Using sirloin and sausage makes this chili especially hearty. Garnish with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, pickled jalapenos, and thinly sliced red onion, as desired.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
12 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 to 2 jalapeno chiles, (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired), diced
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes
1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal
1 whole cinnamon stick
3 dried bay leaves
1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Toppings, such as shredded Monterey Jack cheese, pickled jalapeno chiles, sliced red onion, sour cream, fresh cilantro leaves, or hot sauce, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat a Dutch oven (or a heavy 5-quart pot with a tight-fitting lid) over high heat until a drop of water sizzles upon contact. In three batches, cook sirloin until no longer pink; remove each batch with a slotted spoon. Set aside.
  • Add sausage, breaking it up into small pieces; add onion and jalapenos. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until sausage and onion are browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Return sirloin to pot. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, tomatoes (with juice), cornmeal, cinnamon, bay leaves, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Cover; cook until sirloin easily breaks apart with a spoon, about 2 hours.
  • Stir in beans; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Discard cinnamon and bay leaves. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 25 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 33 g

CHUNKY BEEF CHILI



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 pounds chuck roast, cut into cubes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 1/2 pounds ground beef
6 cloves garlic, minced
20 ounces beer
One 14-ounce can whole tomatoes
3 guajillo chiles
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
3/4 cup masa
Four 15-ounce cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
Four 15-ounce cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Pico de gallo, sour cream and lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat. Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper. Add the oil to the pot and sear the chuck roast until browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from the pot, then add the ground beef. Cook until browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes, then return the chuck roast back to the pot with the beer and tomatoes.
  • Using scissors, snip the guajillo chiles into small strips. Add to the mixture and bring to a boil. Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano and 2 tablespoons salt, then reduce to a simmer and cook for an additional 10 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
  • Mix the masa with enough water to form a paste, then add it to the pot. Add the pinto and kidney beans and cook until the chili thickens, 5 to 10 minutes. Adjust the seasoning and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Serve with fixings such as pico de gallo, sour cream and lime wedges.

FEED-A-CROWD CHUNKY BEEF CHILLI



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The ultimate make-ahead dish, this chilli con carne can be frozen for up to 2 months - simply add more chillies to turn up the heat

Provided by Katy Greenwood

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 17

50g dried Mexican chillies , soaked in boiling water for 1-2 hrs
4 garlic cloves , roughly chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 ½kg chuck steak , beef shin or ox cheek
2 large red onions , chopped
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
2 cinnamon sticks
2 red peppers , deseeded and roughly chopped
25g dark chocolate , chopped
1 tbsp brown sugar
240g can kidney beans , drained and rinsed
240g can black beans , drained and rinsed
zest and juice 1 lime
handful coriander leaves

Steps:

  • Drain the chillies and discard the seeds and stalks. Roughly chop and put in the small bowl of a food processor with the garlic, 2 tbsp of the oil, the red wine vinegar, cumin and oregano. Whizz to a paste.
  • Put the meat in a bowl or resealable food bag, pour on the paste and rub all over the meat. Leave to marinate overnight (or for at least 4 hrs).
  • Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Heat the remaining oil in a large, lidded flameproof casserole dish and cook the onions for a few mins until beginning to soften. Add the meat and all the paste to the dish and cook for about 5 mins, turning the meat until browned all over. Pour in the tomatoes and add the cinnamon. Stir everything together, then add 100ml water and bring to the boil. Put on the lid, transfer to the oven and cook for 1 hr 45 mins.
  • Remove the lid and stir in the red peppers, chocolate, sugar and all the beans. Return to the oven for another 20 mins. To serve, stir in the lime zest and juice, season to taste, and scatter over the coriander.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 42 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

SLOW-COOKED CHUNKY CHILI



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Pork sausage, ground beef and plenty of beans make this chili a marvelous meal. I keep serving-size containers of it in my freezer at all times so I can quickly warm up bowls on busy days. -Margie Shaw, Greenbrier, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 4h15m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
1 pound bulk pork sausage
4 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 envelope taco seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Shredded cheddar cheese, optional
Chopped red onion, optional
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients. , Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until vegetables are tender. If desired, serve with shredded cheese, chopped onion and sour cream. , Freeze option: Before adding toppings, cool chili. Freeze chili and toppings separately in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Sprinkle with toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 1158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

CHUNKY BEEF CHILI



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Meet the Cook: When I first tasted this chili that originated with my brother, I couldn't wait to share it. It's the best I've ever had. My husband and our son, 2, like it, too. -Vicki Flowers, Knoxville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 10-12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons each dried thyme and rosemary, crushed
1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 pound ground beef
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 large onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
2 cans (16 ounces each) chili beans, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans or red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon each pepper, white pepper and cayenne pepper
3 to 4 drops hot pepper sauce
Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large plastic bag, combine the flour, thyme and rosemary; add beef cubes, a few at a time, and shake to coat. , In a Dutch oven, cook beef cubes and ground beef over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Add the remaining ingredients except cheese. Cover and simmer for 5 hours. Garnish with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 455mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

HEALTHY CHILLI



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Use chunks of stewing beef in this healthy chilli con carne for a robust and filling dish. Serve with rice and coriander

Provided by Katy Greenwood

Categories     Main course

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra if needed
400g diced stewing beef
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 ½ tsp ground cumin
1-2 tbsp chipotle paste (or gluten-free alternative), depending on how spicy you like it
400g can kidney bean in chilli sauce
400g can chopped tomato
1 lime, zested and cut into wedges
¼ small pack coriander, leaves only
cooked rice, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the beef pieces for a few mins on each side until browned all over. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Add the onion to the pan, with extra oil if needed, and cook until softened. Stir in the garlic, cumin and chipotle paste, and cook for 1 min. Sieve the kidney beans, reserving the sauce. Add this sauce, along with the chopped tomatoes and a can full of water, to the pan. Stir well, then return the meat to the pan. Bring to a simmer, then cook, covered, for 2 hrs or until the beef is tender (or bake in the oven for 3 hrs at 160C/140C fan/gas 3).
  • Add the reserved kidney beans and lime zest, season and warm through. Serve with a scattering of coriander leaves, the lime wedges to squeeze over, and rice, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

GAME-STOPPER CHILI



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This hearty chili with sausage, beef, beans and barley is perfect for the halftime food rush. People actually cheer when they see me coming with my slow cooker! -Barbara Lento, Houston, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h25m

Yield 12 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 pound boneless beef chuck steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 pound bulk spicy pork sausage, cooked and drained
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 cup hot chunky salsa
1/3 cup medium pearl barley
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons jarred roasted minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cups beef stock
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Corn chips

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients except cheese and chips in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until beef is tender., Stir in cheese until melted. Serve with chips.Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 1062mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef. Chuck roast or stew meat are both good options for chili because they have a lot of connective tissue that breaks down during cooking, resulting in a tender and flavorful chili.
  • Brown the beef well before adding it to the chili. This will help to develop the flavor and prevent the chili from being greasy.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your chili. This will add flavor, color, and texture to the dish.
  • Season the chili well. Chili is a dish that can handle a lot of flavor, so don't be afraid to add plenty of spices and herbs.
  • Let the chili simmer for a long time. This will allow the flavors to develop and deepen.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include cheese, sour cream, onions, and jalapeños.

Conclusion:

Chunky steak chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively easy dish to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your chili mild or spicy, chunky or smooth, there is a recipe out there that will suit you. So next time you are looking for a warm and comforting meal, give chunky steak chili a try.

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