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Fall-Apart Tender Braised Beef Chili


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  • Author: Maggie
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

Fall-Apart Tender Braised Beef Chili is a rich, hearty, and flavorful comfort food. Slowly simmered with spices, fire-roasted tomatoes, beans, and fork-tender beef, this chili is perfect for cozy dinners, game-day gatherings, or meal prep. Experience the ultimate one-pot meal with smoky, sweet, and tangy layers of flavor.


Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil, divided

2 pounds stew meat or beef chuck, cubed into 1-inch pieces

2 medium yellow onions, diced

2 medium bell peppers or poblano peppers, diced

2 medium jalapenos, deseeded and diced

6 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated

¼ cup tomato paste

2 tablespoons chili powder

2 tablespoons ground cumin

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

28 ounces diced fire-roasted tomatoes with juices

8 ounces tomato sauce

2 (15-ounce) cans beans of choice, drained

1 ½2 cups beef stock

Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

For serving: shredded cheese, avocado or guacamole, sliced jalapeños, cilantro, tortilla chips


Instructions

  1. Pat beef dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches, 2–3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  2. Add remaining oil if needed. Sauté onions, peppers, and jalapenos with salt and pepper for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cooking 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Return beef to the pot. Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cinnamon, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, and beef stock (start with 1 ½ cups). Stir to combine.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 2 ½ – 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is fork-tender. Add extra stock if needed.
  5. Serve hot with desired toppings like shredded cheese, avocado, jalapeños, cilantro, or tortilla chips.

Notes

  • Use ground beef instead of stew meat for a quicker version (cook 45–60 minutes).
  • Swap beef for pork shoulder or lamb for a different twist.
  • Adjust spiciness by keeping jalapeño seeds or adding chipotle peppers.
  • Add corn or butternut squash for extra texture.
  • Make it bean-free for Texas-style chili.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months.
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Braising
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg