Ultimate Beef Chili

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Ultimate Beef Chili.

1. Step 1

   To start your delicious chili, grab a large Dutch oven and warm up 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.

2. Step 2

   Once the oil is shimmering, toss in the ground beef.

3. Step 3

   Use a spoon to break it apart as it cooks, allowing it to brown evenly for about 8 minutes.

4. Step 4

   When it’s fully cooked, drain any excess fat and set the beef aside for now.

5. Step 5

   Next, add the remaining olive oil to the pot and bring it back to medium-high heat.

6. Step 6

   Toss in the diced onion and sauté it, stirring frequently, until it turns a lovely translucent color—this should take about 5 minutes.

7. Step 7

   Now, it’s time to add some vibrant flavors! Stir in the diced poblano, orange bell, and jalapeño peppers along with the minced garlic.

8. Step 8

   Cook this colorful mix, stirring often, until the peppers soften, which should take another 5 minutes.

9. Step 9

   Now, let’s spice things up! Sprinkle in the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and dried oregano.

10. Step 10

    Give it a good stir and let the spices toast for about a minute, releasing their wonderful aromas.

11. Step 11

    Next, pour in the beer, using your spoon to scrape up any tasty browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pot—this is where the flavor lives! Add in the crushed tomatoes, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, tomato puree, beef stock, minced chipotle pepper, and adobo sauce.

12. Step 12

    Stir everything together until it’s well combined, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring often to keep it from sticking.

13. Step 13

    Once you see those lovely bubbles, stir in the cooked ground beef and kidney beans.

14. Step 14

    Bring it back to a simmer, then cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer away for at least 3 hours.

15. Step 15

    This slow cooking allows all those flavors to meld beautifully, so be sure to stir occasionally to keep everything from sticking to the bottom.

16. Step 16

    As the aroma fills your kitchen, you’ll know you’re in for a treat! Enjoy your hearty chili!.