Looking for a quick and easy beef chili recipe to heat things up! This one comes together quickly to feed a crowd!
This post was sponsored by Mirum. The thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
Forget the snow and chilly winter nights, it’s the time of year to gather fanatically around the TV with your closest friends ready to root your home team on to to the final pass!
And nothing screams football food like a classic hearty bowl of chili.
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Back to the game, and the best beef chili recipe for it!
Whether you are topping baked potatoes, nachos or hot dogs, a classic beef chili is the way to go. This recipe in the perfect easy stovetop creation.
What kind of beef is used for chili?
I love using a variety of meat for my chili. But my go to base is always a thicker grind 85% ground beef. I like using 85% lean so that there is some flavor from the fat, but I drain it once browned to avoid any solidifying on the surface.
A good balance for chili is a one to three ration of beef to other ingredients. When wanting a bonus health kick, I add a ton of beans or minced mushrooms to balance out the heartiness.
When I am feeling particularly adventurous, I will brown other inexpensive cuts and allow them to braise for shredding as well. Another meat I love to add is a browned spicy sausage or brat, like in my big batch chili.
Beef Chili – beans or no beans?
This is like asking comic book fans who wins in a fight between Batman Vs. Superman. Everyone has an opinion and theirs is always right. However, my less passionate answer is simply, beans with ground beef. No beans with shredded cuts.
For example, if I am using shredded chuck as my base and no ground beef for a campfire chili, I won’t add beans. But if I am making anything with a ground meat component, I am adding pretty much all the beans. Why? Because I like the health benefit.
Really, there is no hard and fast rule, it depends on your region and fanatical chili beliefs.
How to make the best beef chili
The best beef chili is simmered for hours. Whether over a campfire, on the stove top or even in a slow cooker, it is best to let chili take a long time for the flavors to develop.
Chili is made for slow cooking. The longer the flavors can build while over a low heat, the better. This allows everything from the sautéed onion to the subtle flavor of the peppers to mingle while the components simmer.
The slow cook also allows the flavor from the meat to blend in with the chili powder and tomatoes.
Ever heard that some things are better the next day? I believe that is true most for chili and I will often make my game day recipes the day before and cool overnight.
To serve the next day, I will heat over low in a slow cooker with a topping bar nearby.
Want some more crowd pleasing recipe inspiration? Check out my favorite Game Day recipes!
- Smoked Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese
- Bacon Wrapped Chorizo Stuffed Poppers
- Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken Wings
- Deep Fried Mac and Cheese Balls
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Easy Beef Chili Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup dried black beans see note
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion minced
- 1 lb chili ground beef
- 19 oz red beans cooked
- 12 oz beer
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup cocoa
- ¼ cup chili powder
- 2 tbsp salt
- 2 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire
Toppings
- Avocado
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
- Red onion
Instructions
- In a large Dutch Oven, bring the olive oil to heat over medium high heat.
- Saute the onion 3 to 5 minutes, until just soft.
- Add the ground beef and brown, another 7 to 10 minutes.
- Add the beans to the pot along with the beer and simmer for 30 minutes longer.
- Add in the crushed tomatoes, ketchup, cocoa powder, chili powder, salt, red pepper flakes and Worcestershire sauce.
- Stir to combine.
- Summer, covered, for 1 hour.
- Allow the Dutch Oven to cool for at least one hour before returning to a low simmer to serve.
- Serve with toppings such as sliced avocado, sour cream, shredded cheese, minced red onion or sliced scallions.
Stacie says
I can’t wait to give this recipe a try! I love making chili during the winter. It’s so hearty and filling.
Shannon says
Omg this looks amazing!! But I’m blown away by these gorgeous photos!!!! Now to go share this recipe with my family!
Lydia Smith says
Omeprazole isn’t new to me as I’m a chilli lover. The best part is that it dissolves right in your mouth. You’ve got a really nice beef chilli recipe ill like to replicate with more chilli.
Maggie Unzueta says
Hmmmm yum! This Beef Chili looks sooooo delicious. I should try this at home for the family.
Gabriel says
I love finding new recipes, especially comfort food. With the cold weather here, I will definitely try this recipe out!
Sam says
I’m all about easy recipes! This one is perfect for winter months.
Brianne Tursi Manz says
Chili is one of those dishes I love during the winter months. Winters here can be brutally cold, and nothing better than a hot bowl of chili. Can’t wait to make this!
Erica D Ardali says
This is my kind of dish! I am totally following your blog now! Love meaty meals
Joanna says
Your recipe sounds so yummy and I’d love to try it out. I am not a fan of beans so for me, they would stay out. : ) I would be careful with omeprazol however, whilst it does lower the acidity in your stomach it also allows all the chemicals from processed foods to get into your bloodstream – as there is no acid to dissolve them anymore.
Sara says
Chili is my go to recipe for dinner; especially on a cold night. I’ll have to give your recipe a try.
Kara says
I love chilli but tend to cheat rather than make my own sauce, Will certainly give this recipe a try
Jasmine Hewitt says
i love experimenting with new chili recipes. its always a good time of year for chili!
Dominique Brooks says
I love chili during the winter. I would substitute turkey for the beef because my hubby doesn’t eat beef (often). However, it sounds delicious! It’s time for my first chili batch of the first quarter!
Catherine Santiago Jose says
This looks amazingly yummy and very tempting to the eye. A great recipe that you’ve added a very good twist and uniqueness is simply outstanding. Thank you for sharing this to us.
Preet says
Oh wow, this one is a winner. I would love to try making this. Ny husband would absolutely love this.
Courtney says
Omg can we say yum?!? I just love chili. I will definitely be giving your recipe a try. Yum!
Eryka says
this recipe looks so freaking good! I have to try it
Danielle says
This seriously looks and sounds so amazing. I will have to try this one out. We love chili in this household!
twinspirational says
We love making chili in the winter. We don’t eat beef so we would love to make with turkey.
Shirley Devlin says
I’m trying to see how this is carnivore. Beans? Really?
Kita says
Hey there Shirley, I can understand your confusion, however, this site is in no way affiliated with the ‘carnivore diet’- Though, this chili is pretty delicious sans beans – I would just double down on the meat to thicken it.
Another Carnivore Girl says
Thank you for the clarification and the tip. Can always just use spices, meat and beer (optional) for true carnivores. Top with cheese n sour cream. Yum! Thinking of throwing it all in the crockpot right now! Checked out other recipes of yours that look good and can easily be converted. For example chorizio stuffed jalapeno could be bacon wrapped chorzio meatball appetizers, etc. Thank you for the inspiration.