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.
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!!