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Perfect Steak Chili

This Perfect Steak Chili recipe is everything you want in a bowl of hearty, comforting goodness.  It's loaded with steak, ground beef, tomatoes, beans, aromatics, and all the amazing spices that make a great chili.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4 -6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 lb. sirloin steak cubed
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 tbsp. cumin
  • 1 tbsp. paprika
  • 1 tbsp. smoked paprika
  • 4 tbsp. chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper add more to make it spicier
  • 1 large bell pepper diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1-2 Jalapeno peppers minced
  • 1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes w/green chiles undrained
  • 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 tbsp better than bouillon Roasted Beef flavor
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 can kidney beans drained
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Add ground beef to a large pot, season with salt and pepper. Cook on med-high heat until browned, drain grease. Add steak seasoned with salt & pepper to the pot with ground beef, cook until browned. Add onion and dry seasonings (except for bay leaf). Cook for a minute or two until the onion has slightly softened, then add bell pepper, garlic, and jalapeno.
  2. When veggies have softened a little, add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, stir in the bouillon until dissolved, then reduce heat to a simmer. Taste for needed salt and add your desired amount. Add beans and simmer for 30-45 minutes. Enjoy!