Chuck Beef Chili with Worcestershire Sauce
This hearty chili recipe features tender chuck beef, bell peppers, jalapeño, kidney beans, and a blend of spices like chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. The beef is browned, then simmered with diced tomatoes and broth for at least two hours to enhance the flavors. Serve hot with your favorite toppings!
Servings 4
Equipment
- 1 Cast iron pot
Ingredients
- 500 g Chuck beef (1 pound)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 Bell peppers I use red and green
- 1 Jalapeño, chopped Optional, for extra heat
- 2 cans Diced tomatoes
- 1 can Kidney beans Drain and rinse the beans
- 3 tbsp Chili powder
- 1 tbsp Cumin
- 1 tbsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 dl Beef broth Approx. 1 cup
- Salt & Pepper To taste
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add the chuck beef and brown on all sides. Do not crowd the pan; you may need to do this in batches. Once browned, remove the beef and set it aside.500 g Chuck beef, 2 tbsp Olive oil
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add the chopped onions and cook until they are translucent. Add the garlic, bell peppers, jalapeño (if using), and sauté until they soften.1 Onion, chopped, 2 Bell peppers, 1 Jalapeño, chopped, 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- Combine Ingredients: Return the browned beef to the pot. Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and beef broth. Stir to combine.2 cans Diced tomatoes
- Add Worcestershire Sauce: Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, Salt & Pepper
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the more the flavors will meld together.
- Adjust Seasoning: Before serving, taste your chili and adjust the seasoning if necessary. For an extra punch of flavor, you might want to add another splash of Worcestershire sauce.1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Serve: Serve your chili hot, garnished with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, or fresh cilantro.