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Slow Cooked Chunky Beef Chilli

Slow cooked chunky beef chilli is always popular, this recipe uses beef brisket which has a great texture and depth of flavour. Kidney beans in chilli sauce to layer flavour into the sauce. A great family dinner dish served with your favourite toppings.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 274kcal
Author: Lesley Garden

Equipment

  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Dutch oven or large oven proof pan with lid
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients

  • 1 kg beef brisket (cut into large chunks)
  • 2 teaspoon salt (divided)
  • 2 teaspoon black pepper (divided)
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 medium onions (chopped)
  • 5-6 cloves garlic (crushed)
  • 2 red chillies (chopped)
  • 2 red peppers (deseeded and chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 tins kidney beans in chilli sauce (do not drain, the chilli sauce should be added with the beans)
  • 250 ml tomato passata
  • 1 Knorr beef stock pot
  • 150 ml water
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 160C/140CFan/320F.
  • Season the chunks of beef with 1 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper, taking time to coat each piece of beef in the seasoning.
  • Heat the olive oil, over medium heat, in a large oven proof pan, or Dutch oven, with a tight fitting lid. Add the chunks of beef and brown the meat on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Now place the onions in the pan and saute gently for 5 minutes, taking care not to burn them. Then add the garlic, chilli and red pepper and continue to saute for a further minute.
  • Add the smoked paprika, coriander and cumin to the vegetables and fry gently for 2 minutes to release the flavour from the spices.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, along with the remaining salt and black pepper, to the pan and mix well. Then cover the pan with a lid and place in the preheated over for 4-5 hours, stirring the chilli 2-3 times throughout the cook.
  • If the dish looks like it is drying out add a little water to loosen the gravy.
  • The chilli is ready when the beef is fork tender and pulls apart easily.

Notes

How to make chunky beef chilli in the slow cooker:
  • Don't preheat the oven, and follow the instructions on the recipe card up to the end of step 5.
  • Place the beef, sauteed vegetables and remaining ingredients (with the exception of the water) into your slow cooker and give everything a good mix until well combined.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 6 hours.
  • Top Tip: when using a slow cooker always reduce the amount of liquid added, as it won't cook off in the same way it does in the oven.
 
Other notes:
I like to serve beef chilli with steamed white rice, tortilla chips, guacamole, tomato salsa and sour cream.
Leftover chilli makes a great addition to quesadillas, along with some grated cheese and pickled sliced jalapeno peppers.
If you prefer to use minced beef, follow the same instructions, but cook on the stovetop for an hour or so and don't slow cook in the oven.
Adjust the heat in this chilli, by increasing or decreasing the amount of chillies in the dish. I often serve chilli with a bottle of Tabasco chilli sauce, so those who like their chilli extra spicy can add a to their taste.
As with many spiced dishes this beef chilli benefits from sitting overnight to allow the flavours to develop, making it ideal for make ahead meal prep.
 
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooked Chunky Beef Chilli
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 78mg26%
Sodium 886mg39%
Potassium 723mg21%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 28g56%
Vitamin A 1561IU31%
Vitamin C 60mg73%
Calcium 54mg5%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

• Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only •

Course : Main Course
Cuisine : Mexican
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