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Chunky Chuck Roast Chili (Dutch Oven)

Published: Oct 25, 2019 · Modified: Mar 9, 2023 by Nicole B.

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Warm up with this homemade, comforting, flavorful chunky chili on a cold evening. It’s made with tender chunks of beef chuck roast in a Dutch oven and has a deliciously hearty flavor and a wonderful texture.

Chunky beef chili in a Dutch oven.
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  • Why make this recipe?
  • What’s in the chili?
  • Ingredient note:
  • How to make homemade chili powder seasoning:
  • How to make chunky chili:
  • How to serve chili:
  • Frequently asked questions:
  • More hearty soups and stews:
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Why make this recipe?

Fall is nothing without a steaming bowl of chili goodness. Juicy, melt-in-your-mouth beef chunks and flavorful spices stewed together in a tomato sauce is pure comfort in a bowl. This homemade chili with beef chunks is an essential fall and winter recipe everyone will love!

What’s in the chili?

Beef is one of the main ingredients in a chili and it matters very much which cut of beef you use. The most tender and flavorful cut of beef for stew is chuck roast and that’s the cut you need for this chili recipe. Chuck roast comes from the shoulder of the animal, is well-marbled and very, very tender. And, it remains very flavorful even after 80 minutes of cooking.

For a delicious way to flavor and slow-cook a whole chuck roast check out this beef roast rub recipe!

Ingredient note:

  • If there is any silver skin on your chuck roast, be sure to remove it completely when you cut the meat. Silver skin will get tough and very unpleasant if you leave it on the meat.
Whole beef chuck roast on a glass plate.

In addition to beef, you’ll need vegetables, chicken broth, oil and spices, including chili powder seasoning. You can use store-bought chili powder seasoning for this recipe or make your own (see recipe below). Either way, I recommend getting all spices from a dedicated spice shop to ensure freshness and quality.

Chili ingredients on a kitchen counter.
You need tomato paste, bell peppers, garlic, canned diced tomatoes, vegetable oil, onion, chili powder seasoning, canned corn and chicken broth for this recipe.

How to make homemade chili powder seasoning:

See full ingredients & instructions in the recipe card below!

Chili powder ingredients on a plate.
You need salt, ancho chili powder, ground cumin, chipotle chili powder, ground oregano, Hungarian paprika and garlic powder to make homemade chili powder seasoning.

Mix all ingredients together, then store in a dry, airtight container in the kitchen cabinet.

NOTE: You can use homemade chili powder in many other delicious recipes, like this ground beef pasta sauce or this Buffalo ground beef dip.

Homemade chili powder in a glass bowl.

How to make chunky chili:

See full ingredients & instructions in the recipe card below!

Step 1. Cut beef chuck roast into 1-inch cubes, removing excess fat and silver skin as you go along. Pat the meat dry with paper towels and sprinkle with a little bit of salt and pepper.

Raw chuck beef chunks on a metal tray.

Step 2. Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven. Working in batches, brown the meat on all sides. Transfer the meat and accumulated juices into a bowl and set aside.

Browned beef chunks in a bowl.

Step 3. Add chili powder and onion to the Dutch oven and fry for a minute.

Sauteed onion with spices in a Dutch oven.

Step 4. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in tomato paste and chicken broth. Add the meat back in, then add diced tomatoes and corn. Bring the mix to a simmer, then put on the lid, turn down the heat and simmer for 1 hour.

Chunky beef chili in a Dutch oven.

Step 5. Add bell pepper, cover and continue to simmer for another 20 minutes.

Beef chili with diced pepper in a Dutch oven.

How to serve chili:

Serve chili with sour cream, cheddar cheese, crusty bread and finely chopped fresh green onion.

Frequently asked questions:

How do you tenderize chili meat?

As long as you use a chuck roast, you don’t need to do anything to tenderize the meat. Just follow the recipe and by the end of the cooking time the beef will be nice and tender.

What bread goes best with chili?

Crusty, rustic bread or bread rolls go best with chili.

How should I store leftovers?

Transfer any leftovers into an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 1 day.

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

Yes, you can make this recipe up to 1 day ahead of time. Store the chili in an airtight container in the fridge.

What else can I use homemade chili powder seasoning for?

You can use homemade chili powder seasoning for lots of delicious things! Check out more recipes with chili powder seasoning.

Why is it called chili?

The recipe name chili is simply short for chili con carne, which means chili with meat.

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Chunky beef chili in a Dutch oven.

Chunky Chuck Roast Chili (Dutch Oven)

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This hearty, comforting chunky chuck roast chili is full of flavor and easily made on the stovetop in a Dutch oven.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 40 mins
Total Time 2 hrs
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 4
Calories (estimated) 962 kcal

Equipment:

  • knife and cutting board
  • garlic press (optional)
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • paper towels
  • Dutch oven
  • kitchen tongs
  • mixing bowls
  • wooden spoon

Ingredients:
  

For the chili:

  • 1 beef chuck roast* (2 to 2 ½ pounds)
  • 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder seasoning** (You can use store-bought chili powder seasoning or make your own. A chili powder recipe is below.)
  • 1 small yellow onion (4 to 5 ounces), peeled and finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced or pressed through a garlic press
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14 ½ ounces), drained
  • ½ 15-ounce can corn, drained
  • ½ green bell pepper, diced
  • ½ red bell pepper, diced

For the chili powder seasoning (if making your own):

  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Hungarian paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

To serve the chili:

  • sour cream
  • grated cheddar cheese
  • crusty bread
  • finely chopped fresh green onion

Instructions:
 

For the chili:

  • Cut the meat into 1-inch cubes, trimming off any silver skin and excess fat as you go.
  • Pat the meat dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a Dutch oven and brown the meat on all sides. Do this step in batches (adding more oil if needed) so you don't overcrowd the pot. Sear the meat well but watch out not to burn it.
  • Transfer the meat and accumulated juices into a bowl and set aside.
  • Add chili powder and onion to the Dutch oven and fry for a minute.
  • Add garlic and fry until fragrant (~30 seconds).
  • Add tomato paste and chicken broth.
  • Stir well, then add the meat back in. Add diced tomatoes and corn.
  • Bring to a boil, then put on the lid, turn down the heat and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Add the diced bell pepper, cover and continue to simmer for another 20 minutes.
  • Serve with sour cream, cheese, bread and green onion.

For the chili powder seasoning:

  • Mix all ingredients together.

Notes:

*Chuck roast is the only cut of beef that works for this recipe. It is much more tender and flavorful in a stew than other cuts of beef.
**Whether you use a store-bought chili powder blend or make your own, I recommend getting all spices from a dedicated spice shop. That will ensure freshness and quality.

Nutrition Information (Estimated):

Calories: 962kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 64.6gFat: 70gSaturated Fat: 26.5gCholesterol: 234mgSodium: 645mgPotassium: 1096mgFiber: 3.9gSugar: 7.2gCalcium: 67mgIron: 8mg

Nutrition values provided on this website are generated from a nutrition database and are estimates only. The accuracy of the nutrition information for any recipe on this website is not guaranteed. Nutrition values can vary quite a lot depending on which brands are used.

Keywords: chuck roast chili, chunky beef chili, chunky chili

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