This is the Steak Chili recipe that win first prize when I entered it in a chili cook-off in work last month! A chili cook-off is similar to a barbecue except that each competitor prepares their own particular chili recipe and submit it for taste testing. I wanted to try something different, so instead of using ground beef in this chili, I substituted it with tender, juicy pieces of steak. The judges all agreed that it was a cozy, comforting chili and the beef pieces just fell apart when they were eating it. I doubt I’ll ever go back to ground beef after this!
An added bonus is that this is a really simple and versatile recipe. If you like more heat in your chili, simply add some extra chili powder. Fancy upping the spicy flavor? Add a pinch more cumin. I love to dunk cornbread in to mop up all the juices but you could serve it with rice too.
To make Steak Chili, you will need the following ingredients:
Heat the oil a large pot over medium-high heat.
Place the steak in the pot and cook for about 5 minutes until the steak has browned.
Place the onions, garlic and chili pepper in the pot with the steak. Cook until the onions are translucent. This should take around 5 minutes.
Fry the onion, pepper and garlic for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, tomatoes and kidney beans to the steak and onion.
Cover the pot and turn the heat to low. Simmer the chili for approximately one hour.
Take the cover off the pot and simmer for 30 more minutes, or until the chili has reached your desired consistency.
This chili is perfect served over rice or with cornbread.
This prize-winning Steak Chili is perfect comfort food on a cold day. The beef is tender and juicy and will melt in your mouth! Try it and I bet you’ll never go back to using ground beef. Don’t forget to come back and leave a review if you make this.
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