Best 9 Thick Chunky Beef Chili Recipes

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Are you craving a hearty, comforting, and flavorful meal? Look no further than thick chunky beef chili! This classic dish is perfect for chilly evenings, game days, or any occasion where you need a satisfying and easy-to-make meal. With its tender chunks of beef, a variety of beans, a blend of spices, and a rich, thick broth, thick chunky beef chili is sure to satisfy your taste buds and warm your soul. So grab your ingredients and get ready to create a delicious pot of this classic comfort food.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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.

THICK & CHUNKY BEEF CHILI



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Hearty, flavorful ingredients and a thick, rich sauce make this a satisfying chili that's sure to win compliments on your cooking. It's a great way to serve a crowd during the big game or to warm up on a chilly evening. Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h30m

Yield 4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 18

12 ounces center-cut bacon, diced
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
2 medium onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 cup chili sauce
1/2 cup honey
4 teaspoons reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder, optional
3 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp; remove to paper towels to drain. Reserve 3 tablespoons drippings. , Brown beef in drippings. Add onion; cook until onions are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Return bacon to pan. Stir in the next 12 ingredients. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until meat is tender, about 3 hours. , Add beans and heat through. Discard bay leaf. Garnish with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 1001mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

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.

MEATY THICK MAN CHILI



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Contrary to the title, it doesn't have men in it. However it is a man's best friend, it's thick, not as tomato-ey as most chili's. Best served with fresh bread.

Provided by MISSCANADA

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 pounds lean ground beef
2 (10 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
¾ cup chili powder
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Place the ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring to crumble, until evenly browned. Drain off grease. Place the pot over medium heat, and add the onion, garlic, green pepper, red pepper and kidney beans. Cook and stir for a few minutes. Stir in the tomato sauce and water, and season with chili powder. Simmer over low heat for 40 minutes uncovered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 114.4 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 506.2 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

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 Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds beef tenderloin, round or other cut for quick cooking
4 ounces good quality smokehouse-style slab bacon
1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
3 tablespoons chili paste from ancho chili powder
2 tablespoons toasted and ground cumin seed
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup crushed plum tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup Zinfandel or other full-bodied red wine
1 cup hot beef stock or broth

Steps:

  • Trim any sinews or connective tissue the beef may have that would toughen during cooking. Cut the meat into 1-inch square chunks. Cut the bacon into 1/2 inch thick slices. In a heavy bottomed casserole, over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon and reserve. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings. Saute the onion and garlic in the remaining drippings until they are soft and translucent, but not browned.
  • Add the beef and quickly brown on all sides. Add the chili paste, cumin, cayenne, sugar, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes to release flavors then add the wine. Reduce the wine until the pan is nearly dry before adding the stock. Simmer the beef in the stock for no more than 5 minutes, to prevent the meat from toughening. Add the diced bacon during the last minutes of cooking to extract its smoky flavor and add its distinctive qualities to the finished dish.

THICK AND CHUNKY CROCK POT GAME DAY CHILI



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I make this during football season (I double the recipe, but I have a 7-qt crock pot). I prefer my chili with cut up stew meat rather than ground beef. I partially freeze the meat for easier cutting. Don't freak about the crushed corn chips....they just kinda "disappear" and serve as a thickening agent.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Meat

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 3/4 "- 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup finely crushed corn tortilla chips, such as Tostitos, measure AFTER crushing
3 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2-1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 -2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2-1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Place all in the crock pot in the order listed.
  • Gently stir everything together.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for about 4 -5 hours.
  • When done, mix again very well.
  • Serve topped with sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions, etc.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.1, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 1132.1, Carbohydrate 41.2, Fiber 13.8, Sugar 9, Protein 37.6

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

CHUNKY BEEF CHILI



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This is from Art Smith's cookbook, "Kitchenlife." Great chili, and I highly recommend the book. This chili freezes beautifully - one recipe fills two gallon size freezer bags.

Provided by Cindy Starke

Categories     Meat

Time 3h45m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1 . 5 inch cubes
salt and pepper
2 medium onions, chopped
2 green peppers, chopped
2 jalapenos, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium beef broth
1 (12 ounce) bottle lager beer
4 cups canned pinto beans (optional) or 4 cups canned kidney beans (optional)
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large dutch oven over high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper and brown beef in batches, without crowding pot. Transfer browned beef to bowl or platter.
  • Add onions, green peppers and jalapenos to pot and cook, stirring often, until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic to pot and cook veggies one minute more.
  • Sprinkle veggies with chili powder, cumin and oregeno. Stir weel.
  • Return beef and any juices to pot. Stir in tomatoes with their juice, broth and beer.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover pot. Simmer until meat is tender, about 2 hours.
  • Remove from heat and let cool a few minutes. Skim off surface fat. Stir in cooked beans, if desired.
  • Remove one cup of chili liquid and mix well with cornmeal. Stir the cornmeal paste into pot along with chocolate. Cook until thickens slightly, about 5 more minutes.
  • Serve with sour cream, shredded cheddar and chopped green onions, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 793.8, Fat 58.1, SaturatedFat 22.9, Cholesterol 187.8, Sodium 270.9, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3.3, Protein 52

Tips:

  • Use high-quality beef: Opt for chuck roast or short ribs for a rich, flavorful chili. These cuts contain more connective tissue, which breaks down during cooking and creates a tender, juicy texture.
  • Brown the beef thoroughly: This step helps develop deep flavor and color. Sear the beef over medium-high heat until well-browned on all sides.
  • Use a variety of beans: Different beans offer different flavors and textures. Try a combination of kidney beans, pinto beans, and black beans for a well-rounded chili.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: When adding the ingredients, make sure there is enough space for them to cook evenly. Avoid overcrowding the pot, as this can result in uneven cooking and a watery chili.
  • Simmer for at least 30 minutes: This allows the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer the chili, the better it will taste.
  • Adjust the seasoning to taste: Taste the chili throughout the cooking process and adjust the seasoning accordingly. Add more chili powder, cumin, or salt and pepper as needed.

Conclusion:

This thick and chunky beef chili is a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. With its rich, flavorful broth, tender beef, and variety of beans, this chili is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy chili recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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