Description
A hearty and flavorful chili that won first place in a cooking competition, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chuck roast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large yellow onions, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheddar, sour cream, green onions, cilantro
Instructions
- Pat the cubed chuck roast dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the chuck roast cubes on all sides for about 3-4 minutes per batch.
- Transfer the browned meat to a plate.
- In the same pot, add the ground beef and cook until brown, about 5-6 minutes.
- Transfer the ground beef to the plate with the chuck roast.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pot. Add the diced onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the chili powder, ancho chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, oregano, and coriander. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and bay leaves. Return all the browned meat to the pot and stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2-2.5 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaves and adjust seasoning as needed. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Ladle into warmed bowls and top with optional toppings.
Notes
Chili flavors deepen overnight, making it perfect to prepare a day ahead. Customize toppings for added flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chili, award-winning, comfort food, beef, main course, autumn, gatherings