Extreme Pepper Chunky Chili satisfies the chunky and spicy crowd. Filled with lots of beef, beans and heat it’s the real chili deal!! Perfect for game days, cold days, or just to curb your chili craving.
We LOVE chili in this house. All kinds of chili…beef, chicken, turkey…even vegetarian chili is great. The one common thing in all the chili’s is that it has to be spicy!! Loaded with beans, veggies, meat….yes…but spicy is a MUST!! This recipe is even better if you make it with roasted tomatoes.
Usually I go the ground meat route, but decided that I had lots of steak in the freezer that needed to be used…and chunky chili was a great way to accomplish this. Now it is our favourite one!
Another thing I love about chili’s is using the slow cooker. Basically a little prep work and dinner cooks while I relax, read or shop, and of course it gives me time to make either muffins or cornbread to go along with the meal. My slow cooker has the option of using it on the stove top for pre-browning, which is great so I have less clean up too. You can also prepare this on the stove top if you prefer.
I always have the staples of canned beans and tomatoes in the house. A large selection of different chili powders are in my spice rack at all times. Basically fresh peppers and jalapenos are the last minute things….so I will usually pick those up during my trip to the grocery store. I love simple foods. It’s not always about the complicated dishes, comfort food hits the spot just fine.
So you know the chili basics…saute the onion and garlic until soft.
Add dried pepper powders and other spices. Add the beef and brown until no red remains.
Transfer pot to crockpot cooking container…and add all the remaining ingredients.
Let it cook on high for 5 hours. I will usually thicken the chili during the last 1/2 hour of cooking with either cornstarch or arrowroot powder and a bit of water.
There you have it…a wonderful thick, spicy, chunky chili for you to enjoy. You can make a huge batch because it freezes well!!
For add ons to your meal try either of these great recipes. Cornbread is a must with us!!
Extreme Pepper Chunky Chili
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sirloin steak (cut into 1 inch pieces)
- 2 diced onions
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 dried Ancho chili pepper (rehydrated,seeded and diced)
- 2 jalapeno peppers (seeded and diced)
- 1 1/2 tsp Aleppo chili powder
- 1 tsp Serrano chili powder
- 1 yellow bell pepper (seeded and diced)
- 1 orange bell pepper (seeded and diced)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes (Petit Cut Black Pepper and Roasted Garlic)
- 28 ounces can of red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a skillet (or if your crockpot has a stove top vessel option) heat the olive oil and saute the onion and garlic until soft.
- Add dried peppers, cumin and saute till fragrant.
- Add beef, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper and cook till no red remains in the meat.
- At this point...either transfer these ingredients to a slow cooker, or transfer your cooking vessel to the crockpot container.
- To the meat mixture add the diced fresh peppers, tomatoes, beans and broth.
- Mix and cook on high for 5 hours.
- If you like a thicker chili, thicken during the last 1/2 hour of cooking with cornstarch or arrowroot flour and water.
- Serve with:KK's Cheezy Cornbread
Notes
Savoury Cheddar Onion Muffins
Marisa Franca
We can eat chili any time of year but there is no better time when there is a chill in the air. Your chunky chili with peppers looks delicious. So rich and full of meat — Hubby loves his meat. We enjoy trying new recipes — we’ll have to give your chili recipe a try. I’m getting hungry looking at it.
Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH…yup once the cold weather sets in…if it is in bowl I am a happy girl.
Richa
I loove food loaded with heat, and this one looks like just the thing to try!
Chef G
For sure….and it’s easy to adjust the heat level!!
Howie Fox
Oh wow!!! This looks amazing. I need to buy a slow cooker soon. I’m missing out on too many great recipes!!
Chef G
Slow cookers are AWESOME…especially when you are really busy doing lots of other things….or you just want a relaxing day. I LOVE them!!
Catherine
The spicier the better! This looks and sounds so delicious. My family would love this…perfect timing with teh temperatures cooling down. xo, Catherine
Chef G
We love the spicy too. Yes it is that wonderful CHILI time of year!! Enjoy!!
Teresa
That sounds delicious!
Chef G
Thanks…it sure was yummy!!
Renee
I do love chilli! Sounds amazing with the steak in it! Think I will make this this weekend! Thank you!
Renee
Chef G
Yes the steak is a nice change. Enjoy!!
Ai Ping | Curious Nut
Extreme pepper is very me. Love spicy. Love a bowl of chili. I need to get myself a slow cooker.
Chef G
I love the heat in chili too. You can do this without a slow cooker….and I do sometimes. The reason I LOVE slow cookers is that on really busy days I can just put dinner in and forget it….until I want to eat of course!! ENJOY and thanks for stopping by.
cali
Mmmm, chili is soo good, yours looks great!! I love meals you can freeze 🙂
Chef G
Yeah freezing is great!! Love doing that too!!
Shareba @ In Search Of Yummy-ness
This sounds like it’s super hot! Perfect for freezing cold winter days!
Chef G
It’s not super hot…it’s easy to adjust the heat level. Freezing is awesome!!
Pina at One Two Culinary Stew
I love a big bowl of hearty chili… the spicier the better. I like to grate aged cheddar on top and scoop the chili with tortilla chips. Your recipe looks delicious.
Chef G
Ummm…those are wonderful toppings for sure. Can’t go wrong with a nice bowl of chili!!
Heather @ Tea with Me
Nothing beats chilli and crusty bread up to dip on a cold raining day.
Chef G
I totally agree!!
La Cuisine d'Helene
We make a lot of chilis and it does not last long in my house. Looks delicious!
Chef G
We really enjoyed it!!
Kristy @ She Eats
Oh yes. I totally agree. Cornbread is a MUST with homemade chili. And camping. The best thing ever is camping with a pot of homemade chili and a skillet of cornbread just as the peak season turns to Fall. So cozy. So delicious. So good.
Chef G
Thanks Kristy…yup you are correct!!
Sarah | (Cooking for) Kiwi & Bean
I’m in for anything that requires a slow cooker! And I’m a big fan of chili made with steak instead of mince — yum! And spicy too? You are speaking my language. Looks great.
Chef G
Well if you decide to give it a try…ENJOY!!
Chrissie (thebusybaker.ca)
This looks so yummy! I’ll be coming back for this recipe as soon as the weather turns cold!!
Chef G
Please do come back….and I know you will love it!!
suki
Lovely recipe!!!
Chef G
Thanks so much for stopping by!!