Sirloin Steak Chunky Chili is a comfort food recipe favourite. Perfect for game day, and any night of the week.
This Texas-style chili con carne is the ultimate beef chili. Tender chunks of sirloin steak simmered in a dutch oven. Hearty and delicious.
Give my Spicy Chorizo Chili a try too.
When it comes to winter, all I want is comfort food. If it fits in a bowl I am happy. We love all the soups, stews, and chili recipes this time of year.
Red Wine Lamb Stew is a favourite. Guinness Beef Stew is a must for St. Patrick’s Day. Gotta celebrate hubby’s Irish background.
RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for this beef chili can be found at the bottom of this post.
Ingredients Needed For This Chili Recipe
- Sirloin Steak – creates tender chunks of meat in your bowl of chili.
- Onion – white, yellow or even red will work.
- Garlic
- Green Bell Peppers – but feel free to use any sweet bell pepper you like.
- Canned Tomatoes – I used chunky tomatoes with chilies and regular diced canned tomatoes.
- Red Kidney Beans – but any kidney bean will work. So will black beans.
- Seasoning – chili powder and cumin are a must for a Texas chili recipe.
- Oil – Olive oil or avocado is the best.
- Garnish
How To Cook Sirloin Steak Chunky Chili
Full instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Cut, dice and measure all your ingredients. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a dutch oven or heavy bottom pot.
- Brown the onion and garlic.
- Add the meat and cook for several minutes.
- Toss in the green peppers.
- Add the tomatoes beans and seasonings. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer.
- After about an hour, remove the lid and continue to cook for about 30 minutes until it thickens.
- Ladle into bowls and serve.
Suggestions/Recipe Tips
Meat – Sirloin steak can be replaced with another cut of steak. Round steak is a good choice. You can even cut up a small roast. Of course, it can also be made with ground beef, a favourite for classic chili.
Spices – You can make this as spicy as you like. Add more chili powder or a combination of different chili powders. Jalapenos are a great addition, and red chili flakes will heat things up too.
Storage – This chili will keep for 3-4 days in the fridge in a covered container. It is freezer friendly too.
Garnish – So many options to top your bowl of chili. Cheese, sour cream, Greek yogurt, chopped avocado, green onions, and crumbled nacho chips.
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Delicious Sides For Chili
- Cheezy Cornbread
- Cheddar Onion Muffins
- Cottage Cheese Biscuits
- Drop Biscuits
- Onion Bread
- Bread Bowls
Sirloin Steak Chunky Chili
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sirloin steak (cut into 1 inch pieces)
- 4 ounces onions (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 8 ounces green bell peppers (diced)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 10 ounces canned chopped tomatoes and chilies
- 14 ounces diced canned tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 19 ounces red kidney beans
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a dutch oven heat the oil over medium heat.1 tablespoon oil
- Brown the onion and garlic until soft and translucent (about 4 minutes).4 ounces onions, 2 cloves garlic
- Add the meat, salt and pepper and brown (5-7 minutes).2 pounds sirloin steak, salt and pepper to taste
- Toss in the green peppers and cook for 2 minutes.8 ounces green bell peppers
- Add the seasonings, tomatoes and beans. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 1 hour.10 ounces canned chopped tomatoes and chilies, 14 ounces diced canned tomatoes, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon cumin, 19 ounces red kidney beans
- Remove lid, and continue to cook for about 30 minutes until the chili is nice and thick.
- Ladle into bowls, garnish and serve.
Jeanine
I made this for dinner tonight. It was excellent! We added red pepper flakes for a bit more spice. I will certainly make this again.
Thanks for the recipe!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Awesome, we really enjoy this chili too. Make it as spicy as you like.
Jess
Love a big ol’ bowl of this with a side of corn bread. Yummmm!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This sirloin steak chili is a winner in our house for winter dinners.
Stephanie
I don’t like steak at all. However, this chili is amazing! So much better than chili made with ground beef and it has a TON of flavor!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This is a great chili recipe for a chunky version of the classic.
Sue
Two of my favorite things in one bowl ! Yum!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Enjoy this chunky beef chili recipe.
Toni
This was a huge hit at my house!! Everyone at my house loved it!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Glad you enjoyed this chili recipe. We do too.
Andrea
We are big fans of chunky, hearty, chili like this fabulous extreme pepper chunky chili. Can’t wait to dig into a big bowl of this.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Enjoy, this is a hearty and delicious chili recipe for sure.
Journa Liz Ramirez
This recipe is a must-try! We tried this at home and it’s so good! My family loves it so much and can’t get enough of it. We’ll surely have this on repeat.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This chili recipe is a keeper in our house too. So glad you liked it.
Lisa
Not only was this recipe delicious, it didn’t leave us with tons of leftovers. It’s a keeper for sure.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I guess next time you will need to make a double batch. Glad you enjoyed this chunky chili recipe.
Sharina
This is a new go-to comfort food! Sirloin steak chunky chili is flavorful, my family loves it. Must-try!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We agree with you, this chunky chili is our favourite beef chili recipe by far.
Elena
As soon as I read the recipe I knew it would be delicious and it has not disappointed. Easy to cook and absolutely delicious.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This chili recipe delivers in so many ways.
Lindsay
Made this last weekend and have been eating it for lunch all week! Absolutely one of the best chili’s I’ve tried this year.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
If you are lucky enough to have leftover chili, it is such a an easy meal during the week.
Nora
This chunky chili turned out perfectly! The whole family was thrilled! Yum!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
So glad your family enjoyed this steak chili recipe.
Nancy
This chili is super tasty and even helpful with my leftover steak
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I agree, this is a great place to use leftover steak.
Priya
Thank you for sharing this recipe. I have tried and its delicious. Will definitely make this again.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We love this chunky chili recipe. Perfect for cold winter nights. The best comfort food.
Rachael
This sirloin chili recipe is great. Super hearty, comforting and super easy. Thank you!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You are very welcome. This is our favourite beef chili recipe too.
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.