Ground Beef Chili Recipe
- by Chef David Rose
- Last updated Oct 31, 2024
Are you looking for the perfect comfort dish for cool, brisk days? Or how about an all-star dish that’s perfect for game day? This chili is just what you need! After one bite, this dish will have everyone racing to get more. Get ready to explore the possibilities with this easy, no-fuss ground beef chili recipe.
Why We Love This Ground Beef Chili Recipe
Creating the perfect chili is simple! For this hearty recipe, all you need is one pot to pack a powerful punch of flavor. From juicy ground beef with delicious seasonings and a variety of vegetables to a flavor-packed garnish of crunchy chips, gooey cheese, and a dollop of sour cream, each bite will blow your taste buds away!
Tools You’ll Need Before You Start
- 1 Large Saucepot
- Wooden Spoon
How to Make Ground Beef Chili
There are many chili recipes, but this one is the best because it features the best: Omaha Steaks Ultra-Premium Ground Beef. Made from real extra-aged Omaha Steaks and ground by our master butchers, it boasts an 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio to deliver the most flavorful, juiciest ground beef.
1. Beef Up the Chili
Preheat a large saucepot on medium-high heat, then add four tablespoons of olive oil. Next, place the thawed ground beef and dry spices in the pot. Sauté until the ground beef is browned, about six to eight minutes.
Remove the ground beef and add the remaining four tablespoons of olive oil and the vegetables, sautéing for two minutes. Then, add the tomato paste and sauté for 30 seconds before pouring in a dark stout beer and cook for about 90 seconds until reduced to 1/3 volume. Add crushed tomatoes for a zesty flavor, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce for a sweet and sour taste, brown sugar and bring to a boil. Lastly, add the cooked ground beef back to the pot and reduce to a low simmer.
Cook the chili on a low simmer for 60 minutes; if you enjoy beans in your chili, drain and add the optional kidney beans during the last 30 minutes and stir the chili every 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and ground pepper – and if you want to spice up the chili, add two to four dashes of your favorite hot sauce.
2. Time to Serve!
Now that the chili is ready, it’s time to plate and eat. First, place the chili in a bowl and top it with your choice of cheese, crunchy corn chips, minced green onion, and a dollop of sour cream. Then, finish with slices of avocado and a few more chips.
Ground Beef Chili
Ingredients
Ground Beef Chili
- 2 lbs. Omaha Steaks Ultra-Premium Ground Beef thawed
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups beef stock
- 16 oz. canned dark red kidney beans, optional
- 1/2 cup stout beer
- 1 large yellow onion, small diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, small diced
- 2 celery stalks, small diced
- 1 medium poblano pepper, seeds removed, small diced
- 1 medium jalapeño, seeds removed, small diced seeds removed, small diced
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon + 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons ground chipotle powder
- 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 8 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2-4 dashes hot sauce, optional
- Salt
- Pepper
Garnish
- Corn chips or tortilla chips
- 1 cup green onions, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or preferred cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 medium ripe avocados, sliced
Instructions
Ground Beef Chili
- In a large saucepot on medium-high heat, add 4 tablespoons of olive oil, thawed ground beef, and all dry spices; sauté for 6 to 8 minutes until ground beef is browned.
- Remove ground beef from the pot, add the remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil and the vegetables, and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add tomato paste and sauté for 30 seconds; add beer and cook for about 90 seconds until reduced to 1/3 volume.
- Add crushed tomatoes, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar and boil; stir in browned ground beef, then reduce to a low simmer.
- Cook on a low simmer for about 60 minutes, stirring chili every 15 minutes. (Optional: If you want kidney beans, add them during the last 30 minutes of cooking.)
- Season to taste with salt and pepper; optional: add 2-4 dashes of hot sauce and stir.
Garnish
- To plate, place chili in a bowl and top with shredded cheese, corn chips, green onion, and a dollop of sour cream, then add avocado slices and additional chips.
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